Coordinator of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Coordinator of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
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Position Information
Posting Number Staff_0403489
Classification Title Staff
Working Title Coordinator of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Datatel Position ID VEST3COCEVSS1A
Annual Hours 2080
Placement Range $50,000
Position Type Regular
Job Category Exempt
General Description
This position is responsible for providing a variety of quality support services to the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success veterans and active duty service members from all branches of the military; for collaborating with campus and community service providers to establish referral resources; for ensuring timely certification of Veteran educational benefits and processing of government documents for students; for ensuring compliance in assessment of eligibility and compliance with related laws and regulations; for serving as a liaison and consultant among students, within the Department, among other departments, and community organizations; and for providing reports to the Veterans Administration.
This appointment is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Once the funds from the grant that provide funding for this appointment are no longer available, this appointment may be terminated without cause upon written notice to the employee.
Reports To
Director of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
College financial aid, admissions, and advising services
Veterans benefits
Supervisory principles
Speak and write English plus another language
Integrated computer systems to manage student data
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
Communicating, both verbally and in writing
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
Organization and attention to detail
To commit to quality student services
Ability to communicate effectively in a higher education setting
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts verbally
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Work is sedentary. The work requires the employee to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Employees must frequently communicate with and listen to students, administration, faculty, staff, and others.
Use of a computer and repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers are frequent.
Use of upper and lower body to exert up to 10 pounds to grasp material or equipment.
Position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
Judging, observing, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work.
Work performed in an indoor office setting during office hours, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of previous supervisory experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
Bilingual.
Required Training
Annual Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evenings and weekends as required.
Job Duties
Assist in certification process for CEVSS of VA Benefits for eligible students each semester based on enrollment status and serve as Primary School Certifying Official for OCCC Veteran Services
Assist in monitoring benefit-eligible student enrollment changes and report changes to VA each semester.
Assist in monitoring and reporting attendance data each semester to VA on students receiving failing grades.
Advise CEVSS Veterans and benefit-eligible students on VA regulations relevant to student eligibility, student rights, and responsibilities.
Assist in building student records processes to include all required eligibility documents in compliance with VA regulations.
Assist in representing the College in audits of veterans’ student records and benefit programs.
Assist in responding to any audit findings and take necessary actions to correct procedures causing errors.
Assist in representing the College in communication with and reporting to State Accrediting Agency for Veterans education programs and VA Regional Office.
Assist in promoting Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success services through consumer information materials, Veterans Services Web page, student newspaper and other publications such as Catalog and Student Handbook.
Assist with coordinating and promoting activities of CEVSS to celebrate veterans and their service to the country such as Veterans Day, a College veterans appreciation day, and guest speaker events.
Assist in establishing and sustaining a College Veterans Advisory Committee to study veterans’ issues and make recommendations to improve services at OCCC.
Assist in developing and periodically updating a comprehensive resource document for veteran students and help students link to these resources for assistance with unique concerns and/or problems.
Assist in hiring and training CEVSS Temporary employees and/or Work Study students to assist in the office with a variety of tasks.
Stay current with Veterans Administration regulations about management of educational benefit programs, new programs, and services.
Attend state and regional veteran conferences and workshops.
Serve on College committees as needed.
Assist in compiling statistics for reporting and research purposes.
Advise the Director of CEVSS and/or Associate Vice President for Student Success on veterans’ issues, audits, and office physical and budget needs.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.
This position has been identified as having significant responsibility for student and campus activities. The individual holding this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to report crimes they become aware of to the Reporting Structure at Oklahoma City Community College. Annual CSA training is required for individuals holding this position.
Supplemental Questions
Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree (applicants are required to attach a transcript conferring highest degree earned)?
Yes
No
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education?
Yes
No
Please briefly describe your minimum of three (3) years' work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
(Open Ended Question)
Have you attached all required documents?
Yes
No
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. To email this position to a friend, click on the
Email to a Friend
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
Print Preview
link.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript conferring highest degree.
Position Information
Posting Number Staff_0403489
Classification Title Staff
Working Title Coordinator of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Datatel Position ID VEST3COCEVSS1A
Annual Hours 2080
Placement Range $50,000
Position Type Regular
Job Category Exempt
General Description
This position is responsible for providing a variety of quality support services to the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success veterans and active duty service members from all branches of the military; for collaborating with campus and community service providers to establish referral resources; for ensuring timely certification of Veteran educational benefits and processing of government documents for students; for ensuring compliance in assessment of eligibility and compliance with related laws and regulations; for serving as a liaison and consultant among students, within the Department, among other departments, and community organizations; and for providing reports to the Veterans Administration.
This appointment is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Once the funds from the grant that provide funding for this appointment are no longer available, this appointment may be terminated without cause upon written notice to the employee.
Reports To
Director of Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
College financial aid, admissions, and advising services
Veterans benefits
Supervisory principles
Speak and write English plus another language
Integrated computer systems to manage student data
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
Communicating, both verbally and in writing
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
Organization and attention to detail
To commit to quality student services
Ability to communicate effectively in a higher education setting
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts verbally
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Work is sedentary. The work requires the employee to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Employees must frequently communicate with and listen to students, administration, faculty, staff, and others.
Use of a computer and repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers are frequent.
Use of upper and lower body to exert up to 10 pounds to grasp material or equipment.
Position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
Judging, observing, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work.
Work performed in an indoor office setting during office hours, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of previous supervisory experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
Bilingual.
Required Training
Annual Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evenings and weekends as required.
Job Duties
Assist in certification process for CEVSS of VA Benefits for eligible students each semester based on enrollment status and serve as Primary School Certifying Official for OCCC Veteran Services
Assist in monitoring benefit-eligible student enrollment changes and report changes to VA each semester.
Assist in monitoring and reporting attendance data each semester to VA on students receiving failing grades.
Advise CEVSS Veterans and benefit-eligible students on VA regulations relevant to student eligibility, student rights, and responsibilities.
Assist in building student records processes to include all required eligibility documents in compliance with VA regulations.
Assist in representing the College in audits of veterans’ student records and benefit programs.
Assist in responding to any audit findings and take necessary actions to correct procedures causing errors.
Assist in representing the College in communication with and reporting to State Accrediting Agency for Veterans education programs and VA Regional Office.
Assist in promoting Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success services through consumer information materials, Veterans Services Web page, student newspaper and other publications such as Catalog and Student Handbook.
Assist with coordinating and promoting activities of CEVSS to celebrate veterans and their service to the country such as Veterans Day, a College veterans appreciation day, and guest speaker events.
Assist in establishing and sustaining a College Veterans Advisory Committee to study veterans’ issues and make recommendations to improve services at OCCC.
Assist in developing and periodically updating a comprehensive resource document for veteran students and help students link to these resources for assistance with unique concerns and/or problems.
Assist in hiring and training CEVSS Temporary employees and/or Work Study students to assist in the office with a variety of tasks.
Stay current with Veterans Administration regulations about management of educational benefit programs, new programs, and services.
Attend state and regional veteran conferences and workshops.
Serve on College committees as needed.
Assist in compiling statistics for reporting and research purposes.
Advise the Director of CEVSS and/or Associate Vice President for Student Success on veterans’ issues, audits, and office physical and budget needs.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.
This position has been identified as having significant responsibility for student and campus activities. The individual holding this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to report crimes they become aware of to the Reporting Structure at Oklahoma City Community College. Annual CSA training is required for individuals holding this position.
Supplemental Questions
Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree (applicants are required to attach a transcript conferring highest degree earned)?
Yes
No
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years' work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education?
Yes
No
Please briefly describe your minimum of three (3) years' work experience in financial aid, admissions, advising, or veterans services office in an institution of higher education.
(Open Ended Question)
Have you attached all required documents?
Yes
No
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