VA Certifying Official | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Location
Kalamazoo, MI | United States
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Job Description:
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Advise veterans, their dependents and active-duty military on procedures for attaining and using veteran affairs educational benefits. Informs benefit recipients of program eligibility and documentation requirements and assist them in applying for education benefits.
- Maintains current knowledge of all veterans' educational programs, as well as laws and regulations impacting benefit eligibility.
- Informs the state approval agency and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs of new programs, changes to programs and program deletions each academic year, as well as institutional changes.
- Serve as the main point of contact to veteran affairs officials during annual audits. Coordinates with University departments to compile requested documentation.
- Maintains documentation for all veteran students. Provides all available school records to representatives of the state approval agency and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Maintains annual training requirements in order to remain eligible to be a school certifying official.
- Serves as a liaison for students to resolve payment issues.
Short Job Description:
- Some college coursework from an accredited institution.
- One year's relevant experience.
Job Ref: S651P
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About Western Michigan University
One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.
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