VA Coordinator
VA Coordinator
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Job Description
What Were Looking For
Baylor University is seeking a VA Coordinator to support the mission and vision of the University within the Office of the Registrar.
A Bachelors Degree is required. Two years of relevant work experienceis preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of one another.
A hybrid work arrangement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The ideal candidate will be expected to work on campus in office one (1) week each month.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Advise veterans their dependents and active-duty military personnel on procedures for attaining and using veteran affairs educational benefits. Informs benefit recipients of program eligibility and documentation requirements and assists them in applying for education benefits
- Collaborate with Student Accounts and Financial Aid to ensure appropriate changes are made to VA education benefit recipients accounts and confirm account accuracy
- Analyze and interpret new/pending legislation and information from the Veterans Administration pertaining to Veterans Educational Benefits
- Liaise with campus offices and departments such as admissions academic advising Financial Aid Student Accounts One Stop Baylor Bookstore and VA as needed to assist VA funded students
- Certify student enrollment including verifying benefit status reviewing courses to ensure they meet declared majors tracking and reporting VA funding to the University and counseling/advising students of discrepancies that may impact funding.
- Provide financial and academic advice to military-connected students regarding military educational benefits. Calculate relevant tuition and fees reconcile monies paid to the University for VA education benefits maintain records including graduation military-connected students enrolled each semester grade reports and compliance surveys.
- Provide excellent customer service to Veterans active duty and dependents assisting with resolving complaints related to discrepancies between the school student and VA.
- Attend state and VA conferences/trainings to increase and maintain knowledge assisting in the facilitation of compliance with federal and state legislation rules policies and procedures pertaining to VA funded student benefits
- Collaborate and participate in activities in support of military connected community through New Student Programs and VETS Program
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more aboutBaylorand our strategic visionBaylor in Deeds. Also explore our great hometown ofWacoand the many opportunities toengage locally. If you are new to Central TexasThis is Waco!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
