Veterans Success Academic Advisor & VA Benefits SCO

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks an Academic Advisor for Veterans' Success to provide academic advising, educational planning, and student success support to veteran and military-connected students. You will guide them through degree requirements, registration, and resource access, and coordinate with campus services.

The role serves as Back-Up School Certifying Official (SCO) handling VA educational benefits and maintains compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years of academic advising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting student veterans in higher education is preferred.
• Experience serving as a School Certifying Official (SCO) or working with VA benefits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student’s stage of development and promote student growth by assisting student in establishing academic and career goals.
• Advises students on academic and career issues and sets up an action plan for students to explore alternative careers and related majors.
• Identifies options for student to satisfy degree requirements; evaluates and makes recommendations on amendments/changes to student’s program of study; assists students in completion.
• Review academic / military transcripts to ensure proper credit has been accepted or awarded via course substitution or military experience if approved by program chair.
• Monitors academic progress of students; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress towards degree; identifies current and potential needs or problem areas; refers student to appropriate campus resources for assistance.
• Maintains student files and records.
• Interprets and explains College and VA policies and procedures; assists with certifying educational benefits and reporting progress to VA.
• Assists in recruitment of potential students by advising them of academic requirements; describes courses; provides information regarding VA benefits.
• Collaborates with military entities to translate military experience into civilian credentials.
• Assists students with admission and registration; guidance in course selection and VA benefits processes.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Skills

Academic advising

VA benefits knowledge

Student counseling

Campus collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks an Academic Advisor for Veterans' Success to provide academic advising, educational planning, and student success support to veteran and military-connected students. You will guide them through degree requirements, registration, and resource access, and coordinate with campus services.

The role serves as Back-Up School Certifying Official (SCO) handling VA educational benefits and maintains compliance with regulations.