Veteran's Services Coordinator

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.
UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839.

Department:
TRIO and Veterans Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Proactively advise veterans, student veterans and their dependents of their rights under military service benefits acts and other relevant legislation. Processes, coordinates and certifies veteran applications. Submit all appropriate forms, verification of enrollment and documentation as needed to the Veterans Administration office. Serve as the point of contact for military tuition assistance and submit class verification and grades to Army Ignited
Collaboratively partners with Admissions, Financial Aid, Testing, Veterans Upward Bound, Counseling and Disability Services, Academic Advising, and other units on campus to ensure the needs of student veterans and their dependents are addressed while promoting a veteran friendly campus. Provide general information concerning the admissions, financial aid and the enrollment process as requested.
Collaboratively partners with external resources and services including county and regional Veteran Services Offices and other veteran-related programs. Serves as representative of UA-PTC at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees.
Directs measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness through collaboration with other campus offices to ensure student veteran problems are resolved and process changes are implemented that will advance veteran services at UA-PTC.
Plans, directs and oversees the development and evaluation of veterans programs including tailored recreation, wellness and social programming and ensures compliance with policies and procedures of the U.S. Department of Veterans Administration.
Develops departmental mission and related goals, programs, services, and budgets. Develops comprehensive marketing programs to promote internal and external visibility of the university as a veteran friendly institution for returning and current veterans and their families. Provides training and information to college staff and faculty concerning benefits available to current and former military students and their families.
Prepares reports and presents information to campus administration, external organizations, current donors, prospective donors, local veteran service organizations, and other key external stakeholders as requested.
Submit the academic calendar and catalog to Veteran’s Affairs for approval each academic year.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have an understanding of current state and federal veterans benefits.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with students, faculty and staff, as well as external constituents.
• Must be proactive.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle interruptions, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to manage all services and programs for veteran students with minimal direction from assigned supervisor.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience working with Veteran Population preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

38,000-40,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Latosha Moore-Harris
HR Specialist
501-812-2839

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
No person at the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct under any education program or activity.
We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes