Job Summary:

The Veterans Advisor assists student military, veterans and dependents as they transition to college and serves as the primary contact for admissions counseling, ongoing academic advising and financial aid counseling for veteran students.  The Advisor acts as mentor and advocate in meeting veterans’ needs, serves as a liaison to veteran organizations within the community, and shows professional judgement in providing a full spectrum of enrollment services including administration of all veteran benefits.  The Advisor also conducts programming activities designed to increase veteran/dependent enrollment, retention and graduation rates. The Advisor has an upbeat and positive personality as s/he serves as the face of a continually growing and dynamic organization.

Supplemental Functions:

• Contribute to College initiatives by participating on appropriate committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Travel between both colleges and coordinate programs between campuses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required by the Position:

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs protocols and regulations
• Financial aid programs and regulations
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to relate to veterans of all ages
• Convey complex information to others and take steps to ensure understanding
• Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Motivated, self-starter
• Project management
• Present a positive image with a high level of professionalism and can-do attitude
• Work independently, while fostering relationships and a cooperative teamwork environment
• Comfortable working with all age groups
• Understand academic programs offered as well as appropriate policies and procedures
• Willingness to expand knowledge in order to take advantage of every opportunity
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office programs

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Occasional travel between both colleges
• No major sources of discomfort, standard office environment
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred
• Military experience within the last ten years required
• Proven ability to effectively work with a diversity of people.
• Experience in public speaking, office management, report writing, and working on a team.
• Financial aid or academic advising experience in a college or university setting preferred

Employee Benefits:

• Employer paid retirement plan (16.37% employer paid;  .25% employee paid)
• Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance, including Flex Benefits
• 20 days paid annual leave
• Four days per year paid personal leave
• 16 paid holidays per year
• Paid medical, emergency and bereavement leave
• Employee and family tuition waivers
• Three free employee meals per week in modern campus dining facility
• Free easy-access parking
• Collaborative work environment
• Verizon, Microsoft, Dell and HP employee discounts
• Professional development

Apply online at: https://jobs.sheridan.edu