Military and Veteran Success Facilitator (Reg PT, 25hr/wk)

Position Title: Military and Veteran Success Facilitator (Reg PT, 25hr/wk)

Department: Military and Veteran Services

Campus: Boyce Campus

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than April 11, 2025. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed. Regular part-time 25 hours per week 12 months.

Benefits

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.
  
  

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 2:30PM. With some evenings and weekends needed to cover college events. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with some evening and weekend work required. Ability to travel and work at other campuses and centers.

Salary: $23.18/hr

Job Category: Administrators

Employment Type: Regular Part-Time

Job Slot: 9369

Job Open Date: 3/28/2025

Job Close Date

General Summary: This position is to provide for veteran or military students by assisting them with the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits applications and referrals to appropriate internal and external supportive services. Provide genuine compassion, encouragement, and selflessness support necessary to enable military and veteran students to complete their course of study at CCAC and transition from the military to civilian and college life. Creates programming services, activities, and participation in outreach internally and externally for military and veteran students.

Requirements: Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) in a related field with a minimum of one year experience with military / veteran services or in human services serving diverse populations or economically or educationally disadvantaged populations. Applicant must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability and willingness to work collaboratively. Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting the student. Commitment to the students' success and student centered education. Higher education experience preferred.

Duties

• Prepares and reviews appropriate documentation necessary for certification of student's veterans' education benefits.
• Acts as a liaison between Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and disabled veterans; controls the issuance of forms used to cover educational costs.
• Compiles information on program services, activities, and students. Maintains accurate, organized, completed, and detailed records and develops and maintains reports as required or assigned.
• Serves as a campus liaison for veterans affairs with academic division chairpersons, academic advisors, and administrative personnel; provides assistance in resolving problems in relation to veteran student issues.
• Informs and assists students in applying for a wide variety of DVA programs.
• Works with Veteran's Service Center Staff to meet the veteran's administration requirements, social and human service needs of students.
• Participates in student orientation.
• Refers individuals to internal and outside programs for additional support specific to the needs of military and veteran students.
• Serves on college committees as needed.
• Assists the college in recruitment efforts as they relate to military and veteran students.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.