The Military/ Veteran Affairs Specialist will assist with the delivery of services and activities with specific focus on Veteran/Active Military Certification. This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Dean of Student Affairs.
This is a part-time, hourly position.
Example of Duties:
- Provide support and problem-solving assistance to veterans and active military students.
- Responsible for the annual update of the college catalog and student handbook changes for the active military/veteran affairs section.
- Serves as the Primary Certifying School Official, representing PCCC in all state and federal audits and reporting requirements related to veterans' educational benefits.
- Certify eligible veterans and military affiliated students in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs database VAONCE.
- Stay current on changes and updates to U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs regulations.
- Assist veterans and active military with certification and pay issues, disseminate information about military and veteran's education entitlement programs and ensure institutional compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the administration of veterans' benefits.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in field or relevant.
- Knowledge of Ellucian Student Planning Module and communications module.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of advisement strategies, college policies and programs.
- Skilled in explaining complex technical matters related to student progress.
Preferred:
- Three or more years of progressive experience related to advising and working with military-connected students.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The hourly pay for this position is $25.
Benefits:
- New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)
Skills Required
- Associate degree in field or relevant
- Knowledge of Ellucian Student Planning Module and communications module
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of advisement strategies, college policies and programs
- Skilled in explaining complex technical matters related to student progress
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
