Veteran Certification Specialist

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to comprehend complex rules and policies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, while maintaining positive collaborative relationships.
• Associates degree or significant work experience in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience researching and interpreting Veterans Affair policies and procedures to ensure certification compliance.
• Experience working with student records.
• Experience with Veterans Affairs VAONCE certification reporting systems, and WEAMS - certifying Veterans Affairs education benefits chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607.
• School Certifying Official (SCO) experience strongly preferred

Pay Band:

4

Appointment Type:

Regular

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with experience up to a budget max of $35,000 - $45,000

Review Date:

Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 27

Additional Information:

Unable to sponsor work visas

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, trans-disciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Robin Lucas at ralucas@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.