Educational Planner

About the position Responsibilities • Provide educational planning and academic advising to students using VA and Hazlewood educational benefits. • Certify students for appropriate federal and state educational benefits. • Assist students in choosing a career pathway through career advising. • Plan, implement, and conduct retention and completion activities for students receiving veteran benefits. • Collaborate with the Coordinator/Manager of Veteran Services to evaluate programs and services provided by Veteran Services. • Assist with the graduation application process and commencement activities. • Work cooperatively with counterparts on campus and at other campuses to achieve the College's annual goals and objectives. • Represent San Jacinto College with outside educational institutions, internal departments, and professional organizations. • Serve as a department liaison and participate in campus/college committees as requested. Requirements • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university required. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. • Personal computer literacy and good organizational skills. • Working knowledge of Veterans Administration education benefits policies and procedures. • Knowledge of Texas Hazlewood education benefits and their relation to college policies. • Ability to facilitate timely, professional communication and problem resolution strategies. • Knowledge of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and related college policies and procedures. • Understanding of FERPA law and regulations. • Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines. Nice-to-haves • Experience or training in education, teaching, academic advising, recruiting, sales, customer service, marketing, or public relations, preferably at the community college level. • Certification of VA and/or Hazlewood education benefits. • Knowledge and experience with Banner Student system or other student database software systems. • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Benefits • Tuition reimbursement Apply tot his job Apply To this Job