Howard University Looking for VA Affairs Coordinator (School Certifying Official) Full Time

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success
of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

BASIC
FUNCTION:

The Veterans Services Coordinator is a member of the Office of Student Services team, which is a part of the
unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The Veterans Services Coordinator will advocate, provide, and coordinate the necessary
support services for the successful matriculation of Veteran Students. The incumbent will serve as the School Certifying Official in matters
related to the Veterans Administration (VA) and ensure all University processes are aligned with VA requirements. The coordinator will
provide innovative and strategic planning and implementation of the Veteran’s Resource Center at the University.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

This position has responsibility or authority, which is limited to the direction of student
workers.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Veterans Services Coordinator brings together students, faculty, staff, and
community Veterans to develop ongoing programming (social, educational, and developmental) for our Veteran community. Developing
co-curricular resources to sustain the program and identify and engage in services that are necessary for our Veteran community.
Additionally, this individual must coordinate a comprehensive and collaborative campus-wide effort to maximize the recruitment,
retention, and graduation of veterans military personnel and support their families. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings and weekends.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The incumbent performs a variety of administrative functions and
will work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and students in promoting the student’s academic and personal achievement
within a student-centered environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Certifies VA benefits according to federal guidelines
  and regulations; performs needed analysis calculations to determine eligibility requirements that satisfy all federal, state, and
  institutional laws; determines award amount adjustments, changes, or corrections as needed to student VA accounts.
• Coordinate with
  Enrollment Management Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Academic advisors to address inquiries regarding the use of veteran
  benefits; ensure supporting documentation required by the VA is communicated and collected.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of
  issues affecting Veterans and/or student Veteran community. Communicate with Veteran federal, state, and local agencies as
  necessary.
• Prepare and maintain records and files for reporting purposes; compile data and prepare special or recurring reports for
  the supervisor or other departments as requested, including federal audits.
• Perform outreach to Veterans and other military
  personnel through Veterans’ organizations and other civic organizations throughout the district; educate prospective students on Veterans
  benefits and educational opportunities at the college; provide resources for prospective, new, and continuing Veteran
  students.
• Demonstrate strong skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, identifying measures of system performance and
  the actions to improve performance.
• Possess excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Maintain strong verbal and
  written communication skills.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
  orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, national origin, and other areas of diversity.
• Directly advises the
  Student Veterans Organization, a registered student organization.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the various programs
  and services offered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s
  degree preferred in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience working
  with the Veteran community and experience advising student programs. Ability to communicate and write effectively.