Veterans Education Benefits Certifying Specialist

Tennessee Board of Regents

Blountville (TN)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 27,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Northeast State Community College is seeking a School Certifying Official to support the Veteran and Military Student Success Center. The role certifies VA education benefits and assists military-affiliated students, reporting to the VaMSSC Director.

The position involves managing records, applications, and communications across campus and with veterans services partners. Responsibilities include maintaining annual training, handling admissions and benefits processes, and promoting services

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Experience in higher education or Veterans services preferred.
Experience with VA educational benefits or military-affiliated student services preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a School Certifying Official and maintain related annual training requirements.
Comply with the Tennessee State Approving Agency’s policies to maintain GI Bill benefits eligibility.
Comply with VA and DoD MOU procedures.
Manage VaMSSC administrative duties including records, calls, mail, and website/social pages.
Initiate admissions and education benefit applications and related forms.
Enter veterans information into computer systems and certify eligible students each semester.
Promote VaMSSC services on campus and with local guard/reserve units.