Veterans University Certifying Official

Affirmative Action No.:: 21P016

First Consideration Date:: 01/21/2021

Department:: Student Success Center

Position FTE::

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $36,000

Job Purposes::

To serve as the Veterans University Certifying Official (SCO) for Wright State University by coordinating the certification of eligible veterans and dependent students for veterans' benefits and working interdependently with all other campus offices related to this process. Manage the Office of Veteran and Military Center, and assist the Office with other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications::

Associate’s degree with 4 years of full-time veteran/GI Bill related work experience OR Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of full-time work experience. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Experience in writing, editing, and budget management; ability to calculate intermediate math, considerable knowledge and skills to utilize current office equipment and a variety of complex software packages required (e.g. VA-once, Banner). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications::

Previous experience with GI Bill Certification and processes. Veteran or military-connected individual. Knowledge of Student Information Systems, particularly Banner is ideal. Any previous experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Knowledge of university billing procedures as it relates to third part entities.

Essential Functions and percent of time::

50%: Certify eligible veteran and dependent students for veterans' GI Bill benefits. This requires knowledge of university and certification programs and thorough knowledge of federal regulations governing the eligibility and certification of veterans and their dependents. Use of VA ONCE web-based system to electronically certify students for VA benefits-requires working knowledge of other software programs such as Word, Excel, and SIS systems (e.g. Banner). Also work as a liaison with the VA Vocational Rehabilitation counselor to certify enrollment of Chapter 31 veterans and ensure the student's individual academic needs are met. Assist with Veterans Affairs officials at the state and regional level to ensure compliance for audit purposes and accurate certification of enrollment in order for students and the school to receive VA benefits. Create, maintain, and destroy student records according to federal, state, and university regulations. Monitoring and printing of digitally submitted VA enrollment and other documentation.

Working Conditions::

Excellent verbal communication skills required. Sedentary clerical work/ light lifting. Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00pm; Friday 8am-4pm with some weekend and evening hours. Limited annual travel expectations.

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.