Veterans Services Advocate & Academic Advisor

Interview Exchange; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,510,000 - 60,220,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenfield Community College (GCC) seeks a part-time Coordinator of Veterans Services to manage the Veteran Student Lounge, certify VA benefits, and support veteran students’ academic progress. The role involves coordinating with the VA, Bursar’s Office, and Student Financial Services to ensure proper billing and eligibility for benefits.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or closely related field.
• Three years of experience in career counseling, academic advising, veterans counseling, and records maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Certifying Official for VA benefits and coordinator of the Veteran Student Lounge.
• Counsel students on GI Bill and National Guard benefits; ensure VA and MA certification guidelines are met.
• Maintain VA records, process enrollments with VA-ONCE, and track academic progress.

Skills

Career counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Education

Tools

VA-ONCE

Job description

Greenfield Community College (GCC) seeks a part-time Coordinator of Veterans Services to manage the Veteran Student Lounge, certify VA benefits, and support veteran students’ academic progress. The role involves coordinating with the VA, Bursar’s Office, and Student Financial Services to ensure proper billing and eligibility for benefits.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Counseling or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.