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VA Coordinator


Job Identification: 17731
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Job Description:
What We're Looking For

This position specifically supports the mission of the University by working within our Office of the Registrar to assist with Veterans Affairs in relation to the use of their educational benefits.

A bachelor's degree and less than one year of relevant work experience are required. Three years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Additional experience will be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

• Advise veterans, their dependents, and active-duty military personnel on procedures for attaining and using veteran affairs educational benefits
• Inform benefit recipients of program eligibility and documentation requirements and assists them in applying for education benefits
• Collaborate with Student Accounts and Financial Aid to ensure appropriate changes are made to VA education benefit recipients' accounts and confirm account accuracy
• Analyze and interpret new/pending legislation and information from the Veterans Administration pertaining to Veterans Educational Benefits
• Liaise with campus offices and departments such as admissions, academic advising, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, One Stop, Baylor Bookstore, and VA, as needed to assist VA funded students
• Certify student enrollment including verifying benefit status, reviewing courses to ensure they meet declared majors, tracking and reporting VA funding to the University, and counseling/advising students of discrepancies that may impact funding
• Provide financial and academic advice to military-connected students regarding military educational benefits. Calculate relevant tuition and fees, reconcile monies paid to the University for VA education benefits, maintain records, including graduation, military-connected students enrolled each semester, grade reports, and compliance surveys
• Provide excellent customer service to Veterans, active duty, and dependents assisting with resolving complaints related to discrepancies between the school, student, and VA
• Attend state and VA conferences/trainings to increase and maintain knowledge assisting in the facilitation of compliance with federal and state legislation, rules, policies and procedures pertaining to VA funded student benefits
• Collaborate and participate in activities in support of military connected community through New Student Programs and VETS Program
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Ability to comply with University policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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