Advisor II, Veterans Benefits

Advisor II, Veterans Benefits Salary: $35,245.00 - $52,868.00 Annually Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Financial Aid Office Job Number: Closing: 10/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Summary The Advisor, Veterans Benefits certifies students for U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) educational benefits; will be designated as a college School Certifying Official (SCO) with VA; assures compliance with federal, state and college directives in relation to VA educational benefits, acts as liaison with VA, and co-chairs the College's Veterans Affairs Advisory Team. In collaboration with College Success Coaches monitor military affiliated student enrollment to ensure class registration is appropriate to a student's declared degree program. The Veterans Services office takes an all-encompassing approach to military affiliated students. Advisors assure that they are able to guide their students towards appropriate resources to meet both their academic and student services needs which includes but is not limited to: Financial Aid, Disability Resources, scholarships, waivers, tutoring transfer planning, etc. The advisors are responsible for creating and promoting meaningful student life with a focus on military to civilian transition in the office. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Utilizes in-person, written and web-based resources to provide information and guidance to potential students, current students and the college community in the areas of the veterans' educational benefits and eligibility, educational objectives and degree/vocational opportunities. • Assists students in applying for a wide variety of VA programs. • Prepares and reviews appropriate documentation necessary for certification of student's veterans' education entitlements to VA benefits. Interprets and applies federal and state regulations to all aspects of veteran student aid. • Serves as a liaison and resource for veterans affairs with faculty and academic administration, educational records, academic student • development advisors, and administrative personnel; provides assistance in resolving problems in relation to military affiliated issues. • Reviews and monitors academic evaluations, enrollment, and student requirements to ensure compliance with VA regulations. Monitors military affiliated students academic progress, course enrollment, and other reporting requirements and reports to VA as appropriate an in accordance with regulated timelines. • Acts as a liaison between VA Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Counselors and applies appropriate authorizations. • Ensures the College is in compliance with state and federal agencies by maintaining a current knowledge base of VA policies and procedures. Prepares and submits reports to the appropriate federal and state entities. • Communicates with the appropriate state and federal agencies to resolve issues as identified. • Coordinates with SCF Cashiering and Fee Payment to ensure accurate VA educational benefit payments are applied to student accounts. • Assists with on and off-campus and evening recruitment and outreach efforts by providing community outreach programs and other assistance as needed. • Facilitates group discussions and workshops with specific student populations to ascertain effective outreach efforts. • Supervises campus VA work-study students. • Develops and facilitates services/programming to aid in the retention of military affiliated students. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Bachelors degree required and at least three years' experience working in a financial aid, student services, or Veterans Affairs office in a postsecondary institution; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required. Leadership experience preferred. • Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent English listening and speaking skills required. Spanish language proficiency is an asset. • Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form. • Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail system, and PowerPoint software. Must become efficient with current college database software and other college required software within one month of hire. Banner experience is preferred. • Certificates and Licenses: None required. Responsibility for People and Property: Provides oversight for student worker(s) assigned to Veteran's Benefits. Pre-Employment Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the AHCA Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage, which provides information and resources on background screening requirments. Visit the https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening for more information . Satement of Non-Discrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. 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