What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT Veteran Benefit Certifying Assistant position at DePaul University?
The Highlights :
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs, the Veteran Certifying Assistant will help certify all veterans' benefits at DePaul University. This will be roughly 450 students a quarter (600 students annually). The certifying assistant will be trained to be up to date on certification regulations with the Veterans Administration (VA) and perform administrative functions for the Veterans Benefits Coordinator and the Assistant Director.
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 :
The anticipated hourly hiring range for this position is : $20.93 - $26.95 per hour.
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Perks :
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
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 :
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect :
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages :
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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