This position serves as the School Certifying Official in educational matters related to the Veterans Administration (VA) and ensures all university processes align with VA requirements. This position is responsible for assisting veterans and their dependents with academic direction, VA benefit utilization, as well as serving as a liaison between the University and the veterans’ and military community, including promoting university services to veterans throughout the campus community as well as reaching out to recruit veterans in the greater surrounding areas. The essential functions of this position are the processing of documents for prospective and currently enrolled students who are veterans or other qualified beneficiaries. Other duties include confidential record keeping, budgeting, collaborating with military students and the Student Veterans of America registered student organization while supervising the Military Veterans Affairs center. This position oversees all duties related to the successful processing and direction of military students, veterans, and dependents from registration to graduation. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum requirements include: Bachelor's degree, required; master’s degree, preferred; experience working with university military units required; knowledge of and experience with Banner is preferred; veteran status with at least five years of prior military service is preferred; and knowledge of student advising practices for student organizations is preferred.
To view a complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5336566/coordinator-military-veterans-affairs. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
