Job Number 1801002


Specialist, Veterans Affairs

Multiple Positions-Locations; Round Rock and Highland Learning Center




This position is past the Close Date, no more applications will be accepted.
Position Information

Location Round Rock Campus
Hours 40 hours/week as assigned; Generally Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with occasional Saturday and evening work hours.
Salary Specialist 6/118 ($32,022.00 - $45,745.00)
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Reports To Manager, Veterans Affairs
Criminal Background Check
General Statement of Job

To provide information and guidance to students and others regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, eligibility, and educational objectives; provide assistance with various job duties of the Financial Aid Specialist as required.

Description of Duties and Tasks

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Provides information and guidance in the areas of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) educational benefits and eligibility, educational objectives and degree/vocational opportunities; assists students in applying for a wide variety of DVA programs; certifying enrollment.
  2. Interprets and applies federal and state regulations to all aspects of student aid programs, and specializes in veterans student aid.
  3. Reviews academic evaluations, enrollment, and student requirements to insure compliance with DVA, Texas Workforce Commision (TWC) regulations, and Austin Community College (ACC) policies and procedures.
  4. Prepares and reviews appropriate documentation necessary for certification of students' veterans educational entitlements to DVA educational benefits.
  5. Monitors veteran students' academic progress, course enrollment, and other reporting requirements to DVA.
  6. Acts as a liaison between DVA Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and disabled veterans; controls the issuance of forms used to cover educational costs.
  7. Provides guidance to students and parents regarding financial aid programs, application procedures, award packaging, and debt management; may conduct entrance and exit interviews.
  8. Reviews students' financial aid applications, performs need analysis, and determines eligibility based on federal and state regulations, and available funds; awards financial aid and certifies student loan applications.
  9. Participates in outreach programs to area high schools and other agencies as required.

Knowledge

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Skills

Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Technology Skills

Required Work Experience

Preferred Work Experience

Required Education

Physical Requirements

Safety

ACC Benefits Overview

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.