VA Certification Specialist

Position Information

Position Title: VA Certification Specialist
Banner Position Number: 000898
E-Class: NC - Nonclassified - .53 or >
Department: Registrar - MU2030

Position Details

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history and a mission to prepare students for an evolving global society. Located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University offers a wide range of educational programs and maintains a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life.

Work Location

MU - Marshall University

Job Description

Responsible for certifying educational progress for students receiving VA benefits, WIA. Communicate with academic advisors and dean’s offices to monitor progress toward degree certifications for students receiving VA educational benefits. Process registrations for VA students if they have issues, monitor enrollment status changes. In compliance with all federal and state regulations, work with Veterans and their dependents to certify their educational progress using various portals and reporting web sites. These are individuals using CH 30, 31, 33, 25, and 1606 benefits. Monitor enrollment status changes of those using VA benefits; ongoing communication with those using VA benefits; participate in National Student Clearinghouse reporting on designated dates. Communicate with academic advisors and deans offices to monitor progress toward degree certifications for students using VA educational benefits. Conduct workshops, develop and provide educational documents for deans offices. Knowledge and ability to interpret degree requirements using Degree Works, the catalog of record and other related methods. Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate academic policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Master’s Degree required
  • Experience: 1 year of experience in project management or Veterans relations
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: 3 years of experience in project management or Veterans relations

Salary Range

$38,722 - $50,339
Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Salary Type

Salary
Time Type: Full-Time

Special Instructions

Summary: Supplemental Questions Required
* Do you have a Master's Degree?