School Certifying Coordinator
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a School Certifying Coordinator. Boca Raton FL.
The School Certifying Official (SCO) certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will serve as part of a studentfacing Military and Student Success Team that serves and supports militaryconnected students attending FAU through oncampus and remote instruction.
Summary of responsibilities:
Maintain documentation and internal tracking of all Veterans Certification Requests (VCR).
Inform the VA and the State Approving Agency (SAA) of the enrollment status of militaryconnected students as required.
Obtain clearance and be authorized by the VA annually to become and remain an active SCO.
Assist eligible militaryconnected students in applying for VA educational benefits maintain records of militaryconnected students and make records requested by VA/SAA available for audit. Remain up to date on current VA rules programs and benefits and travel to and attend required VA SCO and educational program training courses and conferences.
Audit militaryconnected student financial files to alleviate possible debt issues between the VA and FAU. Ensure the student status information matches the Universitys student information system and the Enrollment Manager database and is certified and transmitted to the VA Regional Office.
Identify and resolve complications unique to the militaryconnected student population and serve as the primary contact for the public University personnel and officials at all levels with the VA regarding militaryconnected student issues.
Informs the Director and/or assigned supervisor of accommodations needed for militaryconnected students such as but not limited to lifting of holds tuition deferments exceptional circumstances withdrawals emergent matters special assistance student accessibility etc. as needed.
Provide leadership to FAUs militaryconnected student population by generating innovative ways to provide support services that aid in the recruitment retention support graduation and career services opportunities for militaryconnected students.
Responsible for billing eligible militaryconnected student educational benefits submission of outofstate waiver reports and communicating important deadlines to militaryconnected students.
Enter all militaryconnected student enrollment changes in Enrollment Manager to meet the 30day reporting rule; this includes updating changes such as switching majors class add/drop changes and class withdrawals. Identify courses no grade was given and make appropriate adjustments based on VA and FAU policies and guidance from leadership.
Counsel militaryconnected students on how their academic progress and standing affect their GI Bill certification.
Coordinate all logistical aspects of annual audits for the student files assigned. Ensure all student files contain required documents for compliance per the SCO handbook.
Monitor militaryconnected student accounts for changes in academic action (suspension dismissal etc. and report information on an ongoing basis through the Enrollment Manager system.
Assure certifying educational benefits documents are authenticated.
Support and Leadership:
Interact and engage with students and guests who seek support within the MVSCC and/or contact the MVSSC via phone and electronic mail.
Assist with management daily operations and general occupant safety of the Military and Veterans Student Success Center.
Work with the Director to ensure VA and Department of Defense educational program compliance.
Assist with the development of a yearend report division annual report and Key Performance Indicators for the Military and Veterans Student Success Center.
Assist in the development and planning of special programs initiatives newsletters brochures web pages etc. that will be used to promote and enhance militaryconnected students experiences and sense of membership at FAU and with one another.
Assist in maintaining and continuously improving the universitys rankings in Best for Vets Military Friendly and other designations available for military and veterans serving institutions.
Collaborates with other divisional departments to promote the development of programs and events aimed at serving military and veteran students.
Assist with orientation presentations How2FAU Open Houses etc. and other institutional divisional and departmentwide events as required.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including taxdeferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Flexible work arrangement plans
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty Tuition assistance after 6 months of fulltime employment. For inunit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
A masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$43014 per year.College or Department:
Division of Student AffairsLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8am5pm. Some nights and weekends as necessaryApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at. For inquiries concerning employees job applicants or other available accommodations please call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
