Veterans Services Advisor & School Certifying Official

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Oakland seeks a Veterans Resource Center Advisor to serve as the SCO and oversee VA education benefits administration, program approvals, and compliance.

This full-time role reports to the Dean of Students and collaborates with Student Affairs, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs. Based onsite at the Oakland Campus, the advisor will support veteran students, manage audits, and ensure regulatory readiness while promoting student success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Two years as designated SCO within last 5 years.
• Three years in student services, enrollment/registrar operations, financial aid, veteran services, or compliance.
• Experience supporting VA and SAA audits and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Certify student enrollment and status changes per VA regulations.
• Maintain audit-ready certification records compliant with FERPA and VA standards.
• Coordinate academic program approvals with the State Approving Agency (SAA).
• Prepare documentation for VA audits and compliance reporting.
• Advise veteran students on benefits and eligibility.
• Plan veteran-focused events and engagement opportunities.

Skills

VA education benefits

SIS

FERPA

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Education, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, Health Sciences Administration, or a closely related field

Tools

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Oakland seeks a Veterans Resource Center Advisor to serve as the SCO and oversee VA education benefits administration, program approvals, and compliance.

This full-time role reports to the Dean of Students and collaborates with Student Affairs, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs. Based onsite at the Oakland Campus, the advisor will support veteran students, manage audits, and ensure regulatory readiness while promoting student success