Coordinator II - Veterans Resource Center Lead Coordinator
Sam Houston State University
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Details
Posted: 18-May-23
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 35060
Requisition: 202300183S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Veterans Resource Center
General Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field required with at least two years professional experience working with military organizations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), student services or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory program work. Provides professional knowledge and expertise in processing GI Bill® Certifications and Hazlewood exemptions for military-affiliated students.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Oversees the work of assigned program staff. Leads all VA and Hazlewood training for the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Serves as the primary contact between VRC leadership and VRC employees. Reports directly to leadership to collect and disseminate information to all team members. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities. Confers with staff on program issues and problems and recommends solutions. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs. Recommends program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops and assesses programs. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Certifies students' educational claims under various federal and state programs. Ensures compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for VA and Hazlewood students. Works in conjunction with the Department of Defense, VA, and TVC on educational claims and services. Communicates with students regarding the use of their VA and Hazlewood educational benefits, initiates certification of enrollment, and informs them of program requirements, rules, policies, and procedures for certification. Serves as one of the primary liaisons with other university administrators, student veterans, and other certifying officials regarding GI Bill® certifications and the determination of Hazlewood exemptions. Uses discretion and independent judgment to advise student veterans concerning their certifications for educational benefits and exemptions. Uses independent judgment in performing complex required procedures to qualify student veterans requesting certification and reviews for Hazlewood exemptions. Works with academic advisors to verify course selections are consistent with degree plans. Works with Student Account Services and Student Financial Services to verify payment of benefits through the reconciliation process. Collaborates with campus partners both within and external to Enrollment Success for services and programs. Interacts with VA Education administrators and Texas Veterans Commission officials on behalf of students making requests for educational benefits and exemptions of tuition and fees. Participates in the review and revising of certification process and procedures. Images and indexes documents in support of GI Bill® and Hazlewood exemptions and requests additional documentation when required. May supervise work-study students which includes participating in the hiring of work-study students and determining work priorities. Requires regular contact with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Assists in gathering information and providing reports to appropriate levels of administration. Attends state and regional meetings, and conferences as needed. May be required to attend events outside of normal working hours. Assists the VRC team in planning and implementation of VRC events (Veteran Stole Ceremony, VetWeek, Veteran Tours, Saturday@Sam, and Bearkat Orientation). Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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