Colleges of Fenway - Wentworth Institute of Technology
Military Educational Benefits & Certifying Official
Colleges of Fenway - Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
Wentworth is seeking applicants for the position of
Military Educational Benefits & Certifying Official.
This is a
part-time position
(15 - 20 hours per week). Reporting directly to the Senior Assistant Director of Student Accounts, the Military Educational Benefits & Certifying Official will ensure that veteran benefits (including GI Bill, various chapters) are delivered properly and timely to students. In addition to certifying veteran enrollments, this role will oversee other veteran education programs such as ROTC scholarships, Tuition Assistance Programs and scholarship support. This position will also play a key role in program compliance with Federal and State agency guidelines including VA, DoD, and SAA. Essential Functions
Ensure Compliance with Federal and State Agency Guidelines (i.e. VA, DoD, SAA)
Report to appropriate agencies (e.g. VA) enrollment, withdrawals, changes in degree program, unsatisfactory progress, academic warning and dismissals, and the monitoring of courses to ensure students are enrolled in courses needed for their current degree program.
Maintain VA Enrollment Manager and DoD Education Portal Access and Training.
Maintain adequate records of certification, degree plans, transcripts, VA applications and certificate of eligibility. Records are kept for three years following the student\'s last date of attendance.
Support the billing processes as needed/required
Other duties as assigned to support Military-Connected Students
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
2-3 years of customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications
Current or previous work in a business or retail setting
Current or previous work administering government benefits
Familiarity with a military culture
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website Strategic Plan. Accessibility and Employment Information
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification
(Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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Military Educational Benefits & Certifying Official.
This is a
part-time position
(15 - 20 hours per week). Reporting directly to the Senior Assistant Director of Student Accounts, the Military Educational Benefits & Certifying Official will ensure that veteran benefits (including GI Bill, various chapters) are delivered properly and timely to students. In addition to certifying veteran enrollments, this role will oversee other veteran education programs such as ROTC scholarships, Tuition Assistance Programs and scholarship support. This position will also play a key role in program compliance with Federal and State agency guidelines including VA, DoD, and SAA. Essential Functions
Ensure Compliance with Federal and State Agency Guidelines (i.e. VA, DoD, SAA)
Report to appropriate agencies (e.g. VA) enrollment, withdrawals, changes in degree program, unsatisfactory progress, academic warning and dismissals, and the monitoring of courses to ensure students are enrolled in courses needed for their current degree program.
Maintain VA Enrollment Manager and DoD Education Portal Access and Training.
Maintain adequate records of certification, degree plans, transcripts, VA applications and certificate of eligibility. Records are kept for three years following the student\'s last date of attendance.
Support the billing processes as needed/required
Other duties as assigned to support Military-Connected Students
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
2-3 years of customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications
Current or previous work in a business or retail setting
Current or previous work administering government benefits
Familiarity with a military culture
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website Strategic Plan. Accessibility and Employment Information
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification
(Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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