School Certifying Official (Part-Time)

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 Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s 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 candidate’s 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 Commonwealth’s 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 Apply Job!