What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Affairs Specialist position at Keiser University 2?
The Military Affairs Specialist works as a team member in a centralized military support system for all Keiser University campuses, assisting them with ensuring the correct policies and procedures for processing of all military benefits. The Military Affairs Specialist aids in reviewing and auditing student files to ensure compliance and accuracy of administering military benefits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Certifies GI Bill® educational benefits in accordance with all federal and state regulations.
- Processes all Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) for active duty students.
- Audits student files in the University, DOD, and VA database systems.
- Provides recommendations to the campuses for counseling military connected students on their benefits, as needed.
- Reviews and approves student stipends per the approved University policy.
- Identifies process updates and works to implement as needed.
- Works with campus POC’s to ensure support of the military connected student.
- Reaches out to military connected students to provide assistance where needed.
- Communicates with the VA and DOD for school or student debt clarification.
- Answers inbound calls and e-mails from campuses to help support military connected students.
- Assists with tuition payment reviews and/or postings.
- Works with campuses to assist military student issues.
Qualifications
- The Military Affairs Specialists must have the minimum of an Associate degree (Accounting or Business preferred).
- Veteran preferred.