What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - VA position at DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: Dunwoody College of Technology - Minneapolis, MN
Position Type: Work Study
Salary Range: $15.97 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
Description
FIRST STEP: MEET WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU ARE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE
ONLY CURRENT DUNWOODY STUDENT MAY APPLY
Position Title: VA Work Study Student
Approximate Hours per Week: 18 – 25
Wage: $15.97
Primary Duties:
- Assist students who use the Veteran and Military Center and with general inquiries about veteran education benefits via phone, email, and in person
- Staff and maintain the Veteran and Military Center during posted hours
- Coordinate trainings and workshops for our Veteran and active Military students
- Post and help create fliers for Veteran and active Military student activities on campus
- Coordinate communication to all Veteran and active Military students
- Work at open houses, orientations and student events as designated Veteran and active Military point of contact
- Collect, compile, and track Veteran and Military Center usage and adjust hours based on student needs
- Serve as a mentor while providing support for new and continuing students receiving veteran educational benefits
- Assist, update, and maintain accurate information on the Dunwoody College of Technology Veteran and Military Student website
- General office duties as it relates to supporting our students receiving veteran educational benefits
Qualifications
- Excellent communications skills and customer service skills with the ability to motivate others and encourage participation
- High cultural competency and respect/sensitivity to all students, colleagues and visitors
- Basic understanding of VA education benefits and a working familiarity with the offices of Dunwoody College of Technology and their responsibilities
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
- Willingness and ability to follow confidentially guidelines
- Strong self-direction, motivation, and initiative
- Computer skills, primarily Microsoft Office Suite
- Work Study Eligible through the Veteran Affairs Work Study Program:
- At least ¾ to full time student enrollment
- Receiving Veteran benefits under these programs:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill--(38 U.S.C. Chapter 33) (Veterans and transfer-of-entitlement recipients)
- Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty (38 U.S.C. Chapter 30)
- REAP Participants
- Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve (10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606)
- Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 32)
- Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
- Eligible dependents under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 may use work study only while training in a State.
- National Call to Service Participants
- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program -- (38 U.S.C. Chapter 31)
Salary : $16
