EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

Division: Enrollment Management
Department: Military & Veteran Student Services
Job title: Coordinator and Veterans (VA) Certifying Official
Reports to: Dean of Enrollment Management
Supervises: Student Employees
Position type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

JOB PURPOSE
The Coordinator works with the Director of Military and Veteran Student Services in the administration of all programs and services for KCKCC military-affiliated students. Specifically, the Coordinator works collaboratively with other KCKCC Faculty and Staff, and external constituencies, on initiatives for KCKCC Military and Veteran Students.  The Coordinator serves as a Certifying Official and provides expertise in VA educational benefits while working with all Military and Veteran students attending KCKCC.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the front line staff member for serving all military and veterans students in the KC Metro, online, and all KCKCC locations. 
• Serve as a VA Certifying Official to ensure proper and timely submission of VA certifications for all KCKCC Military and Veteran students.
• Collaborate with Admissions Representatives, Student Success staff and other faculty and staff on the provision of services for all KCKCC students who are service-connected; military members, Veteran, Military Dependents, or other groups.
• Serve as the advisor to the Student Veterans of America organization with outreach and programs for student veterans. 
• Design and promote programs designed to enrich KCKCC’s military population through student networking and career opportunities.
• Prepare and present educational classes on VA educational benefits to Advising, admissions, and other departments as requested.
• Develop surveys for Military and Veteran students to collect valuable feedback on how KCKCC can better serve its military population.
• Serve as resource and reference for all military and veteran-related questions from KCKCC affiliated individuals and non-KCKCC affiliated individuals.
• Collaborate with Career Development team to support all military and veteran students with career fairs and events centered on military and veteran students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and entities that serve Veterans and or Military members.
• Represent KCKCC with military/academic organizations, such as NAIMES, CCME, DODWW, NAVPA, AVECO, and the state ACME.
• Correspond by email and phone with military and veteran student promptly. 
• Develop content and maintain presence on KCKCC Veteran’s Facebook page. 
• Work with Veterans Affairs on all issues that effect a student’s certification status. 
• Supervise the Student Staff to include training, scheduling and monthly counseling. 

 

CONSULTING TASKS

• Assists military and veteran students in the completion of VA paperwork needed for military evaluation for military credit.
• Collaborates with Business Office regarding the receipt and payments of veteran’s benefits.
• Abides with the college’s compliance with FERPA and other federal regulations.
• Assists students by providing information about KCKCC payment options and processes.
• Assists and coordinates with students to complete the KCKCC admissions, advising and enrollment processes.
• Refers students to appropriate KCKCC contacts for specific assistance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, trains, develops and evaluates all center student employees.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook e-mail, and internet.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and age groups.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations with diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all matters and information.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and to initiate and work on projects independently.
• Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime hours during enrollment peak times.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience maintaining and working with computer or web-based database.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Minimum of two years’ experience in veteran’s education benefits position preferred.
• Prior military service preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

 

SALARY:   $40,000- $45,000 annually, competitive benefit package is included.
 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a variable schedule/varying hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours; as needed.

 

To Apply Submit:

• Kansas City Kansas Community College employment application online found at WWW.KCKCC.EDU, click on Services then select Employment Opportunities for a list of positions applying for.
• Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application (do not reference resume) and attach the required transcript (s).  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the online application process.  Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites and must show degree awarded, course work, and conferral date. Official transcripts for all the degree (s) awarded must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of offer of employment.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate (s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring supervisor.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08/24/2018, by the end of business- 4:30PM.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department. Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.

 

KCKCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.