What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Certifying Official position at Germanna Community College?
Friday: 8am-12:00pm (virtual)
Or as scheduled
Germanna is currently searching for a School Certifying Official to serve as the Veterans Affairs and Virginia Educational Representative for students and the college community.
- Certifies students for VA Benefits
- Reviews and submits student enrollment via VA-ONCE
- Educates students on Veterans benefits an VA services provided by the College and advises students on the various GI Bill education funding programs
- Supervises and trains a second certification staff member
- Hires VA work-study students
- Submits catalog for approval of programs and policies, annually, to the Department of Veterans Affairs
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Training in Veterans Affairs principles, practices and procedures either through college coursework, seminars or on-the-job training
- An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities substitute for this training and experience
- Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of Veterans Affairs benefits, certifying and policies and procedures
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
