Veterans Benefits & Records Specialist

Cerritos College; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerritos College seeks a FT Veterans Specialist to support military-connected students, manage veteran benefits, admissions, records, and academic progress.

You will serve as the designated School Certifying Official, liaise with the VA, ensure regulatory compliance, and help students navigate benefits and enrollment while maintaining accurate records.

Salary listed at $71,419.80 annually. The division supports equity and student success within the Division of Student Equity and Success.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; four years in admissions/student enrollment.
• Direct and progressively responsible experience in admissions/enrollment may substitute for some post-secondary education. Ongoing training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on eligibility and enrollment requirements for Veteran benefits and admissions.
• Coordinate the District and Veteran requirements, and interpret guidelines and policies.
• Serve as designated School Certifying Official for Veteran benefit programs and liaison with VA.
• Maintain and monitor student records, transcripts, and enrollment changes with accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries on funding regulations and eligibility for veteran students.

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Cerritos College seeks a FT Veterans Specialist to support military-connected students, manage veteran benefits, admissions, records, and academic progress.

You will serve as the designated School Certifying Official, liaise with the VA, ensure regulatory compliance, and help students navigate benefits and enrollment while maintaining accurate records.

Salary listed at $71,419.80 annually. The division supports equity and student success within the Division of Student Equity and Success.