Veteran Certification Program Director

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Enrollment Management is a key campus thought partner that provides collaborative leadership in university-wide efforts, utilizing systematic, innovative, and synergistic approaches to leverage a data-informed enrollment strategy to improve market distinctiveness, and execute the campus strategic plan. The division comprises the offices of Enrollment Management, Financial Aid & Scholarships, University Registrar, and Undergraduate Admissions.

The Office of Enrollment Management aims to align the initiatives and activities of academic units and administrative divisions with campus strategic goals through sustainable enrollment planning. The office engages campus partners in meaningful conversations on enrollment trends and outcomes and uses industry expertise and data-driven analytics to inform direction and decision-making.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of veteran benefit policy/process/operational issues. Serves as Primary School Certifying Official (SCO) in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Point of Contact for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Memorandum of Understanding. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for designing and implementing solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals related to the certification and application of veteran benefits which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for implementation. Responsible for the evaluation of freshman and transfer applications. Applies skills as an undergraduate admission professional. Evaluates and makes determinations regarding applications for admission using established guidelines.

• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. Required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Required
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all information security standards and confidentiality policies. Required
• Analytical / problem-solving skills. Required
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses. Required
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Required
• Strong policy analysis techniques. Required
• Knowledge of federal and State of California veteran education and work benefits. Preferred
• Knowledge of UC admissions requirements, administrative areas, academic programs, curricula, and policies related to military-connected student benefits, Preferred
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Enrollment Manager online platform. Preferred

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $66,700- $79,650 (Annual).


Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a positon related to evaluation of undergraduate admission applications or veteran certification processes

Preferred:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a positon related to evaluation of undergraduate admission applications or veteran certification processes.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Salary : $66,700 - $79,650