Veterans Success Navigator

Collin College; Wylie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in Wylie, Texas seeks a Degree Plan Specialist to assist veteran students with benefits navigation and college planning, working with CTE programs and the Credit for Heroes initiative. This grant-funded role focuses on enrollment processes for veterans and coordinating priority advising.

Responsibilities include evaluating transcripts, collaborating on veteran initiatives, supporting graduation activities, and producing monthly reports while safeguarding confidential records.

Qualifications

• Official evaluation of student transcripts per policy and SACs/AACRAO principles.
• Collaborate with College Credit for Heroes to fast-track veterans.
• Assist with graduation checkout and commencement ceremonies.
• Work with campus staff to resolve veterans enrollment issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between veterans and campus departments to streamline enrollment processes.
• Understand district procedures and how they affect VA benefits for veterans.
• Develop relationships to promote veteran retention and success initiatives.
• Coordinate Priority Advising/Registration for Veterans.
• Generate monthly reports to demonstrate growth and needs for expansion.

Skills

Transcript evaluation

Military liaison

Student counseling

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Collin College in Wylie, Texas seeks a Degree Plan Specialist to assist veteran students with benefits navigation and college planning, working with CTE programs and the Credit for Heroes initiative. This grant-funded role focuses on enrollment processes for veterans and coordinating priority advising.

Responsibilities include evaluating transcripts, collaborating on veteran initiatives, supporting graduation activities, and producing monthly reports while safeguarding confidential records.