Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as point of contact for veteran’s educational programs, policies, procedures and regulations
• Serve as liaison between ASU and the ADVA for eligibility for veteran students
• Develop and expand the University’s relationships with other U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other services agencies
• Provide accurate information to all interested parties regarding current educational benefits and programs which are provided by federal and state government and local agencies to support veterans
• Counsel students and parents concerning eligibility and benefits available under various programs
• Ensure compliance with federal and state government reporting requirements related to veterans educational benefits
• Manage and monitor schedule changes, major changes, withdrawals, audits and inapplicable courses for appropriate changes in benefits
• Implement control measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of certification
• Establish and maintain student VA files
• Coordinate with the office of Admission and Recruiting, Records and Registration, Financial Aid, and Disabilities Services to improve the enrollment process for veteran students
• Recommend, implement, and administer methods and procedures to enhance recruitment efforts
• Develop a working knowledge of ASU academic programs that are of interest to veterans students
• Evaluate U.S. Armed Forces transcripts for transfer credit and transfer equivalencies
• Develop and maintain the department’s website
• Represent the University on committees and advisory groups that work to advance and enhance VA benefits, and state and regional organizations that assist veteran students with four-year college graduation
• Actively promote programs that engage veterans and the campus community
• Perform other duties as assigned

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental
MetLife Group Life Insurance
Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Program
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

Click here to visit the Alabama State University website for full benefit descriptions.