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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a School Certifying Coordinator. - Boca Raton, FL.

The School Certifying Official (SCO), certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will serve as part of a student-facing Military and Student Success Team that serves and supports military-connected students attending FAU through on-campus and remote instruction.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation and internal tracking of all Veteran’s Certification Requests (VCR).

• Inform the VA and the State Approving Agency (SAA) of the enrollment status of military-connected students as required.

• Obtain clearance and be authorized by the VA annually to become and remain an active SCO.

• Assist eligible military-connected students in applying for VA educational benefits, maintain records of military-connected students, and make records requested by VA/SAA available for audit. Remain up to date on current VA rules, programs, and benefits, and travel to and attend required VA SCO and educational program training courses and conferences.

• Audit military-connected student financial files to alleviate possible debt issues between the VA and FAU. Ensure the student status information matches the University's student information system and the Enrollment Manager database and is certified and transmitted to the VA Regional Office.

• Identify and resolve complications unique to the military-connected student population and serve as the primary contact for the public, University personnel, and officials at all levels with the VA regarding military-connected student issues.

• Informs the Director and/or assigned supervisor of accommodations needed for military-connected students such as, but not limited to, lifting of holds, tuition deferments, exceptional circumstances withdrawals, emergent matters, special assistance, student accessibility, etc., as needed.

• Provide leadership to FAU’s military-connected student population by generating innovative ways to provide support services that aid in the recruitment, retention, support, graduation, and career services opportunities for military-connected students.

• Responsible for billing eligible military-connected student educational benefits, submission of out-of-state waiver reports, and communicating important deadlines to military-connected students.

• Enter all military-connected student enrollment changes in Enrollment Manager to meet the 30-day reporting rule; this includes updating changes such as switching majors, class add/drop changes, and class withdrawals. Identify courses no grade was given and make appropriate adjustments based on VA and FAU policies and guidance from leadership.

• Counsel military-connected students on how their academic progress and standing affect their GI Bill® certification.

• Coordinate all logistical aspects of annual audits for the student files assigned. Ensure all student files contain required documents for compliance per the SCO handbook.

• Monitor military-connected student accounts for changes in academic action (suspension, dismissal, etc.) and report information on an ongoing basis through the Enrollment Manager system.

• Assure certifying educational benefits documents are authenticated.

Support and Leadership:

• Interact and engage with students and guests who seek support within the MVSCC, and/or contact the MVSSC via phone and electronic mail.

• Assist with management, daily operations, and general occupant safety of the Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

• Work with the Director to ensure VA and Department of Defense educational program compliance.

• Assist with the development of a year-end report, division annual report, and Key Performance Indicators for the Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

• Assist in the development and planning of special programs, initiatives, newsletters, brochures, web pages, etc., that will be used to promote and enhance military-connected students' experiences and sense of membership at FAU and with one another.

• Assist in maintaining and continuously improving the university’s rankings in Best for Vets, Military Friendly, and other designations available for military and veterans serving institutions.

• Collaborates with other divisional departments to promote the development of programs and events aimed at serving military and veteran students.

• Assist with orientation presentations, How2FAU, Open Houses, etc., and other institutional, divisional, and department-wide events as required.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

  FAU Benefits and Perks

  If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Flexible work arrangement plans

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$43,014 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Some nights and weekends as necessary

Application Deadline:

2025-03-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.