Posting Summary
Working Title…
School Certifying Official (Part-Time)
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec III
Role Code
19013-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
280W0368
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Office of Student Services
Work Location
Fairfax County – 059
Hiring Range
$25/hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
F-Admin Supp
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday.
29 hrs weekly.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Job Description:
The purpose of the School Certifying Official is to manage a caseload of veterans using veterans benefits. The part-time school-certifying official will work in the Office of the Military and Veterans Services, reporting to the Director.
Duties and Tasks:
Responsible for performing duties of school certifying official (reporting enrollment to VA)
Complying with Department of Veteran Affairs program requirements, federal and state regulations, and college policies as it relates to program compliance and processing enrollment certification.
Responsible for advising veteran students in their declared major and answering benefits questions as it relates to using veteran benefits, i.e. Post 911 benefits, with other eligible veteran education benefits
Respond to inquiries from veteran students and eligible dependents of Veterans.
Answer benefits and enrollment questions via telephone, email, and online chat.
Perform records auditing functions daily for yearly compliance surveys.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Military and Veterans Services.
Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA’s/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:
Knowledge about military and veterans benefits.
Ability to establish goals and priorities and make decisions based on program and institutional policies.
Ability to interpret and explain academic, administrative, and veteran policies.
Ability to provide veteran students with accurate information as it relates to GI Bill benefits and other veteran-eligible education benefits.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with strong customer service skills.
Flexibility and motivation to learn new systems.
Ability to report enrollment changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs using Enrollment Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience with veterans programs and procedures in a higher education setting.
Experience with customer service.
Experience with understanding military benefits/reporting changes in enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs using VA Once or Enrollment Manager
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
Experience working in a college setting veterans office or with other departments that manages veterans benefit reporting.
Veteran or military spouse
Knowledgeable about veterans related education benefits.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2232P
Recruitment Type
General Public – G
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/24/2024
Job Close Date
11/07/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes
