Record & Veteran Affair Coord
University of Lynchburg

Job Details

Job Location: Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Full time

Description Records and Veterans Affairs CoordinatorThe University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, invites applications for a full-time staff position as the Records & Veterans Affairs Coordinator within the Office of the Registrar. This position reports to the University Registrar, who will evaluate work performance on an ongoing basis. The position requires daily interaction with military veterans and their families, both in person and via phone and email conversations. Job Type: FulltimeJob Purpose: The Records and Veterans Affairs Coordinator will serve as a member of the Registrar's office staff, managing students' academic records, registrations, and verifications. They will also serve as a Certifying School Official for the Department of Veterans Affairs for students who qualify for Veterans Educational Benefits.Specific Job Duties:

Serve as primary Certifying School Official to the Department of Veterans Affairs for students who qualify for Veterans Educational Benefits.
Complete the annual academic catalog approval process with the Virginia State Approving Agency.
Establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations with regard to VA benefits.Coordinate student record document processing, including registrations, withdrawals, grade changes, enrollment verifications, transfer evaluations, etc.

Work with students and families regarding VA benefits in person, via telephone, email, and written communication. Provide information on how to obtain benefits and required documentation and how to contact the VA for assistance.
Respond to daily communications from students, faculty, and others requesting information & assistance from the Office of the Registrar.
Serve as a liaison between students using Veterans benefits and other university offices.

Manage student record storage, maintenance, retrieval, and archiving.

Starting Salary: $18.00-$20.50/hr Benefits: Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.Schedule:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day with some evenings and weekends to meet needs of the department may be required

Qualifications Experience/Skills:

Experience in higher education, with an understanding of academic requirements, Federal regulations, and common university procedures will be necessary Experience working with veterans, military personnel, or in a related field such as social services, healthcare, or government administration is usually required. A strong understanding of veterans' issues, including their rights, benefits, and available resources, is essential. Excellent communication skills are necessary for this role, including the ability to effectively communicate with veterans, their families, and other stakeholders. This includes both verbal communication and written communication for documenting cases and communicating with other professionals.Empathy, patience, and sensitivity to the needs of veterans are important qualities for this role.Excellent organizational skills will be necessary to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum of three years of experience in a higher education, with Veterans affairs experience, a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Work Remotely:

Some flexibility

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to: Human Resources Jobs Page

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.

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