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Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official (Entry-Level)

Full Sail University
Posted a month ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Winter Park, FL 32789, US

Salary

$65,000 - $78,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Full Sail University is seeking a Certifying Official to manage and process Veteran's education benefit paperwork according to Federal and State guidelines.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in a secondary school service department, with a salary of $40,000 to $50,000 annually.
  • Key responsibilities include verifying documentation, calculating VA education benefits, and assisting students and parents with financing education through VA benefits.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in certifying VA benefits or financial aid knowledge is a plus, but training will be provided for qualified applicants.

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding!

The Certifying Official is responsible for processing and managing Veteran's education benefit paperwork in accordance with Federal and State guidelines. This will include but is not limited to document and eligibility verification, while providing notice to the Department Of Veteran Affairs of student’s schedule, attendance and tuition billed.

Additionally, the Certifying Official is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of all Veterans Education benefits, as well as the regulations of the Department of Veteran Affairs and institutional policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Process and manage Veteran's education benefit paperwork in accordance with Federal and State guidelines
  • Calculate and certify VA Education benefits and entitlements for Military students and dependents
  • Provide prospective and incoming enrolled and actively attending students with assistance and guidance to successfully finance their education using their VA education benefits
  • Assist students and parents through in-bound/out-bound calls, e-mail, and in-person office visits


Other Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to policies and procedures of Full Sail University
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of company and personnel information
  • Adhere to company attendance standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned 


Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means
  • Excellent spelling and grammar
  • Ability to work well within a team environment
  • Strong desire to help others 
  • Ability to creatively solve problems
  • Professional attitude, upbeat, social, dependable
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Organized, a self-starter, and motivated as well as coachable 


Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or one year of experience working in a secondary school service department required
  • Previous administrative and customer service experience in a professional office environment required; Experience certifying VA benefits and/or Financial Aid knowledge a plus, but will train an otherwise qualified candidate
  • Applicant must not currently be or have ever been in default on any student loans.


Computer/Equipment Skills:
Must be experienced using a computer, basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CampusVue or similar computer data system, and other internet-based programs.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment. Physical requirements include remaining seated for extended periods of time while using a PC keyboard, calculator and/or telephone. Employee must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., M – F, in addition to occasional weekends and overtime as needed.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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