Veterans Compliance and Certification Official

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Veterans Compliance and Certification Official Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29200032 Agency Central Virginia Community College Division Central Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Lynchburg - 680 Hiring Range $45- 56K Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, may vary during peak enrollment periods.
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Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. CVCC is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education with an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students in occupational/technical programs and university-parallel/college transfer programs.

As the CVCC VA School Certifying Official ( SCO ), the role requires a comprehensive understanding of federal and state financial aid and Veteran Affairs regulations, as well as CVCC and VCCS policies. The SCO works strategically to ensure ongoing compliance with these guidelines, serving as a primary contact for VA compliance reviews and collaborating closely with auditors to provide necessary documentation. This position involves advising students, staff, faculty, and the public on financial aid and Veterans benefits both in person and over the telephone, assisting them in navigating the application processes for these benefits. Additionally, the SCO maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and informs the Admissions and Records Office and Accounting Office of any changes.

The SCO is also responsible for a range of supportive tasks, including updating forms, informational brochures, and the veteran website, as well as conducting financial aid and veterans’ benefits workshops on and off campus. The role involves counseling and advising students on various financial aid and VA benefit opportunities and processes and educating them about different sources of assistance for financing their education. Responsibilities also include creating and responding to correspondence related to veterans’ benefits and financial aid, providing training to staff on regulatory changes and best practices, attending veteran-related events, scanning important documents, and managing communications received through voicemails and emails.

This position reports to the Coordinator of Financial Aid, part of the Student Services division.
Special Assignments
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Veterans Affairs Certifying Official Certification (may be obtained post hire)

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Familiarity with, and acceptance of, financial aid principles and practices; knowledge of education benefit programs for veterans and active duty military; excellent skills in the use of computers and various software programs; strong analytical and computational skills; outstanding interpersonal/human relations skills, and the capacity to work with virtually all types of people; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent skills in basic office procedures (filing, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
Ability to multi-task and quickly shift between tasks. Attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. General knowledge in MS Office applications.
Additional Considerations
Bachelor’s Degree
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Yes, travel is required to conferences and training to maintain certification.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3311P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/17/2024 Job Close Date 10/01/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website Contact Name Randall Lee Franklin Email franklinr@centralvirginia.edu Phone Number 4348327739 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis 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.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand 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.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses 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.