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Veterans Affairs Coordinator- Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

Employer
Texas Southern University
Location
Houston, TX
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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number:

TSU203310

Official TSU Title:

Veterans Affairs Coordinator- Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

Grant Title:

Veterans Affairs Coordinator- Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

Under supervision, the Veterans Affairs Coordinator, Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) is responsible for supporting Veteran benefit recipients and Active-Duty Military students in meeting their educational and social objectives by ensuring the accomplishment ofoperational outcomes in process or programs. The Veterans Affairs Coordinator, CEVSS servesas the main point of contact for Veteran benefit recipients and active duty military students,including enrollment and registration, and advising.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary:

  • Assists students with registration and academic advisement for degree programs by developing
  • individual academic plans to ensure compliance with VA and DoD policies and approves
  • enrollment for each student prior to certification.
  • Identifies at-risk students and serves as an advocate for military and veteran students dealing
  • with the college, DoD, and VA. Tracks progress to identify at-risk students and ensures progress
  • towards program completion.
  • Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and
  • scheduling and address student concerns.
  • Meets individually with current and prospective students to facilitate academic planning and
  • scheduling and address student concerns.
  • Advises and guides students into making decisions consistent with interest, goals, abilities, and
  • degree requirements while meeting Department of Defense and Veteran Affairs guidelines for
  • use of benefits.
  • Ensures students complete all required forms for admissions and financial aid
  • Assists with university recruitment efforts to increase the veteran, active duty and dependent
  • student population
  • Works with faculty and university staff to identify and provide needed early interventions to
  • veteran benefit recipients and active duty military students.
  • Assists students in overcoming educational and personal problems, and study skills deficiencies.
  • Refers students to counselors, if necessary. Prepares, maintains, and updates files to ensure
  • coursework and other specific program requirements are met by students.
  • Tracks and provides data on veteran benefit and active duty military students, including
  • success, retention, and completion rates.

% FTE:

1.0

Hiring Range:

$45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education:

Master’s Degree (M.A. or M.S.) from four-year College or universityor equivalent. Proof of enrollment in a master’s Program maysuffice.

Master’s degree in social work preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification:

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Policies, procedures, practices and regulations.
  • Requires full/complete knowledge in multiple disciplines and serves as an ultimate subject matter expert in at least one discipline or function. Demonstrates full command of technical and functional principles, procedures, and subject matter in multiple disciplines to handle any situation and lead or train others. Requires the ability to lead the development or modification of work procedures across multiple disciplines.
  • Requires knowledge, expertise, training and skills pertaining to the understanding, application and processing of various VA education benefits, which I possess.
  • Supervisory techniques.
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
  • Effective customer service.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Strong management.
  • Multitasking and time management.
  • Coordinating work of others.
  • Planning activities.
  • Leading projects.
  • Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
  • Prepare detailed reports.
  • Work independently.
  • Communicate effectively.

Work Experience:

Knowledge of higher education program development and previous work with Veteran students.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

  • Limited standing and/or walking.
  • Handling light weight objects.
  • Using or carrying equipment.
  • Stoop, bend or lift.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date:

02/07/2025

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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