VA Program Administrator - School Certifying Official
Job Description
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The primary purpose of the College Certifying Official position is to assist with administration of program certifications, planning, management, coordination, supervision and evaluation of services to veterans, military members and their families. In particular, veteran students that are seeking credit and Workforce Development programs.
Duties and Tasks:
As the College Certifying Official the incumbent will:
- Perform lead duties of program certifications as it relates to program compliance and regulations with State Approving Agency and Veteran Administration.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Military and Veterans Services.
- Supervise veteran work-study students, prepare data for reports and perform electronic records maintenance functions daily.
- Represent the college at annual DVA conference and State Approving Agency regional training sessions.
- Counsel students concerning related academic and federal (DVA) regulations pertinent to the student’s veteran benefits and performs records maintenance functions daily and accurately.
- Provide support and campus coverage as needed.
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.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish goals and priorities and make decisions based on program and institutional policies.
- Knowledge of veteran’s educational benefits programs and certification forms and procedures.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft Student Information System and VA Once.
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Keen ability to follow interoffice policy and/or Veteran Administration and State Approving Agency reporting procedures.
- Knowledge of credit and non-credit procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with veteran’s programs and procedures as a School Certifying Official.
- Experience with PC software applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc).
- Experience interpreting and explaining academic and administrative policies and procedures.
- Experience as a certifying official.
- Experience working in a college setting
- Experience certifying credit and non-credit programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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