What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Veteran Benefit Certifying Assistant position at DePaul Talent Acquisition?
What You'll Do:
- Prepare certifications weekly for Veteran Benefits Coordinator to review and submit to the VA by ensure that documents being submitted to the Office of Veterans Affairs has been received & keeping up on weekly enrollment changes that must be reported to the Veterans Administration in a timely manner.
- Assist with payment processing by entering deposits from the VA to a shared spreadsheet with the financial aid office for disbursement by organizing, maintaining, and tracking VA deposits.
- Ensure that all certifications created in the VA system (VAONCE) has been submitted correctly for compliance and auditing purposes via scanning, filing and completing required administrative tasks.
- Reconcile benefits received on a quarterly basis.
- Assists the Assistant Director with all GI Bill benefits monies, approximately $9 million annually.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree OR Associate Degree (or 2 college years completed) with 2 years relevant experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working with veteran educational benefits required.
- Veterans educational benefit certification experience preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel required.
- Experience with Federal VA Enrollment Manager (formerly VA Once) Web interface preferred.
- Must have solid understanding of VA educational benefits programs.
- Must have solid understanding of federal financial aid regulations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
- Must have strong attention to detail as this job has federal regulations that have to be met for compliance and auditing purposes.
- Effective communication and professionalism with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
- Must be ready for a data entry position (roughly 90% of the job)
- Ability to handle basic budgetary needs on a larger scale.
- Prior School Certifying Official (SCO) experience preferred.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Part-Time Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
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