What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services/VERITAS Liaison position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services/VERITAS Liaison Role Title Education Support Spec III Role Code 29144-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 29000001 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and as needed
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services/VERITAS Liaison (ADVS). The ADVS will oversee the Military and Veterans Education office, managing all aspects of staff performance including supervision, training and evaluation. This role will provide comprehensive enrollment advising and funding resource services to current and prospective veteran and active-military students. The ADVS will possess in-depth knowledge of college policies and procedures, including application, enrollment, placement, payment, and orientation, and will be familiar with the College’s transfer, occupational, technical, and workforce programs. The incumbent will focus on helping veterans and military-affiliated students overcome barriers to their educational goals and assist and monitor their progress toward success, particularly in achieving degree or certificate completion. The selected candidate will also connect students with relevant institutional, local, state, and federal resources. Strong collaboration with college departments and external organizations is essential for success in this position.
Special Assignments
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.
Knowledge
KSA's/Required Qualifications
As required
Posting Number CLS_3534P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 01/27/2025 Job Close Date 02/10/2025 Open Until Filled No Agency Website brightpoint.edu Contact Name Shelby Duncan Email sduncan@brightpoint.edu Phone Number (804) 594-1417 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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/
EEO Statement
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.
ADA Statement
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.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/81401
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and as needed
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
Brightpoint Community College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services/VERITAS Liaison (ADVS). The ADVS will oversee the Military and Veterans Education office, managing all aspects of staff performance including supervision, training and evaluation. This role will provide comprehensive enrollment advising and funding resource services to current and prospective veteran and active-military students. The ADVS will possess in-depth knowledge of college policies and procedures, including application, enrollment, placement, payment, and orientation, and will be familiar with the College’s transfer, occupational, technical, and workforce programs. The incumbent will focus on helping veterans and military-affiliated students overcome barriers to their educational goals and assist and monitor their progress toward success, particularly in achieving degree or certificate completion. The selected candidate will also connect students with relevant institutional, local, state, and federal resources. Strong collaboration with college departments and external organizations is essential for success in this position.
Special Assignments
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.
Knowledge
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- In depth knowledge of the VA education benefits; state regulations and state education benefits for veterans and eligible persons; Active-Duty Tuition Assistance programs; MyCAA Scholarship; Department of Defense MOU Compliance.
- School’s academic programs: what are the currently offered programs, what programs have been recently discontinued, or are planned to be discontinued.
- School’s academic policies and approval criteria such as, satisfactory academic progress, academic probation, termination, readmission, prior credit, etc.
- Must know and maintain current knowledge of complex federal regulations, and PeopleSoft upgrades and fixes.
- Excellent oral and written communication; interpersonal skills; problem solving ability; computer skills (spreadsheet, data entry, automated correspondence skills, etc.) and tracking/record keeping skills.
- Experience working with VA and DOD portals to include AI Portal, Navy TA Portal, Army Ignited, and Enrollment Manager (formerly VA ONCE). Experienced in assisting adult learners within a college or military environment; managing account reconciliation; working with relational databases, and operating in a highly-regulated setting where work is subject to external audits to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- The ability to serve as a student advocate and institutional representative.
- Demonstrated ability to independently supervise, train, evaluate and direct the work of the Military & Veteran Services Unit.
- Ability to work in a team environment; to understand, interpret and apply complex federal regulations, conduct research, detailed information analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Must have the ability to work independently and directly with outside agencies (VCCS, SAA, VA, and SCHEV) and commercial representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and represent all aspects of the College in interactions with internal and external entities regarding all military and veteran matters.
- Proven ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, including those from diverse backgrounds.
- Previous experience demonstrating strong leadership abilities, positively influencing others while achieving goals, and effectively communicating ideas and generating support for ideas.
- Experience with military organization and administration and working with Veteran Affairs benefits in a college environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of all chapter benefits within VA system. Must be a Certifying Official with the VA.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, or related field preferred.
As required
Posting Number CLS_3534P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 01/27/2025 Job Close Date 02/10/2025 Open Until Filled No Agency Website brightpoint.edu Contact Name Shelby Duncan Email sduncan@brightpoint.edu Phone Number (804) 594-1417 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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/
EEO Statement
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.
ADA Statement
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.
E-Verify Statement
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/81401
