Associate School Certifying Official
Associate School Certifying Official
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Job Description
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Job Posting Date:
June 17 2025Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
$22.51 - $26.30Department:
Veterans BenefitsJob Description:
Veterans Benefits at Madison College is seeking an Associate School Certifying Official to support the processing and administration of federal and state veterans educational benefits ensuring accurate certification and compliance with all applicable regulations. Key responsibilities include advising students and their families on benefits eligibility maintaining detailed records for audits and reporting and staying current with changes in regulatory requirements.
The Associate School Certifying Official contributes to the Colleges mission by facilitating timely access to educational benefits strengthening support services for student veterans and upholding compliance with federal and state guidelines.
This is a part-time position scheduled for 25 hours per week year-round (52 weeks). Offering flexibility within operational hours on Monday and Tuesday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00 pm. This position includes the option to work remotely up to three days per week subject to change in accordance with Madison College policy.
Madison Colleges dedication to promoting equity inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission Vision and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison Collegeit is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
This position will be open until filled with a first consideration date of July 1 2025 at 11:59 pm. After this date the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Required documents (2):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
*Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Accountabilities:
- Serves as the secondary Certifying Official for Federal and State veterans education programs ensuring accurate processing and compliance with regulations to facilitate tuition payments and student benefits.
- Advises current and prospective students and their families on veterans educational benefits collaborating with Veteran Resource Services to address eligibility concerns and provide accurate information.
- Supports all aspects of veterans education claims processing assisting with process improvements to ensure accurate benefits distribution and data integrity.
- Maintains and ensures the accuracy of records related to veterans educational benefits to support compliance audits and reporting requirements.
- Builds and sustains internal and external relationships participating in meetings committees and task forces to share information advocate for student veterans and enhance program effectiveness.
- Monitors and communicates regulatory changes affecting student veterans and institutional operations to ensure compliance and informed decision-making.
- Contributes to an inclusive equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued respected and empowered to reach their full potential.
- Adheres to college policies directives and work rules while maintaining a commitment to the colleges mission vision and values.
- Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of Federal and State veterans educational benefits programs regulations and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of records management practices and audit requirements.
- Skill in interpreting and relaying regulatory changes.
- Ability to support and improve veterans education claims processing.
- Ability to navigate complex financial aid and educational benefit claim information.
- Ability to manage multiple processes meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
- Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate degree or equivalent working experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience directly related to the skills required for successfully performing the duties of this position.
Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
If you are experiencing application issues please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email or HR hotline .
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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in employment admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees diplomas apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts Design & Humanities; Business; Construction Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law Protective & Human Services; Science Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at or Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the colleges nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka Director Civil Rights and Compliance 1701 Wright Street Madison WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
