Certification Support Specialist AS6906

OSU-Stillwater

Cathy Hanson

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$16.19 - $19.78

Hourly

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials byto ensure full consideration.

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

This position is responsible for performing functions in the Military & Veteran Benefit Services Unit consistent with policies of the University Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Department of Veterans Affairs. Certify student VA education benefit payment eligibility maintain expert knowledge of VA education benefits regulations and use judgment to determine student benefit eligibility. Serve as an advisor to prospective current and former students to explain and review VA-related benefits and issues. Be a role model in the department for exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include verification of VA student enrollment status academic progress tuition/fee calculations and eligibility for VA education benefits. Advise prospective current and former students on VA related benefits and process benefit certifications using the Veterans Administration electronic data transfer system (Enrollment Manager). Maintain documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail of all functional and decision-making processes for auditing purposes. Consistently meet deadlines for submitting required VA reports. Determine whether to escalate where appropriate and collaborate with Registrars management team on interpretation of university and State Regents policies and regulations to students faculty and external agencies. Actively engage in professional development to maintain compliance with VA certification policies and procedures. Attend virtual regional and state VA benefit training meetings as fiscal budget allows. Excellent organization and communication skills are essential. Requires a high level of technical competency and literacy the ability to use technology and maintain an understanding of Banner (or the current university student information system).

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Seven years of experience in a higher education setting. Post-secondary education may be substituted for years of required experience.

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
  Must have computer experience with MS applications. Time management excellent organizational skills and attention to details are required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for interacting with a culturally diverse population of students staff and university constituents. Must enjoy working with the public and be willing to be a team player. Competency in MS Word and Excel expected.

• Bachelors
• Five years of clerical experience in an administrative setting. Office/clerical experience at a college or university is preferred.