Military/VA Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

The Military/VA Benefits Specialist serves as one of three School Certifying (SCO) Officials and has expert knowledge of state and federal veterans benefits and tuition assistance. The SCO is a representative of UNO who is authorized to submit enrollment certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA education benefits. The Military/VA Benefits Specialist assists with certifying the following federal and state benefits: Chapter 30 Montgomery- Active Duty, Chapter 1606 Montgomery- Select Reserve, Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance, Chapter 33 Post 9-11, Nebraska Waiver of Tuition, Nebraska Reserve Tuition Credit, and Nebraska Tuition Remission. This position assists the Assistant Director/VA Benefits and the Financial Aid/Military/VA Benefits Specialist with VA Reporting, such as enrollment status changes and that only those courses that apply to a student’s program are certified. This position advises and educates families, veterans and service members on their benefits, as well as federal financial aid.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Serve as School Certifying Official

Serves as a VA School Certifying Official and assists with certifying the following federal and state benefits: Chapter 30 Montgomery- Active Duty, Chapter 1606 Montgomery- Select Reserve, Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance, Chapter 33 Post 9-11, Nebraska Waiver of Tuition, Nebraska Reserve Tuition Credit, and Nebraska Tuition Remission. Helps reports suspension and graduation to VA.

Percentage Of Time: 70

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Counsel Families, Veterans, and Service Members

This position advises and educates families, veterans and service members on their benefits, as well as federal financial aid.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Assist with Annual VA Audit

Cooperation and compliance with the annual VA audit process. Manages program approval with State Approving Agent and VA Education Liaison Representative. Keeps up-to-date on State and Federal regulations and benefits.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Essential Function: Yes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree. One year experience in working with the military and/or veteran community required or one year financial aid or related experience. Knowledge of state and federal veterans benefits and tuition assistance as well as university operations is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.