About the role
The VA Certifying Official (VCO) coordinates and provides all military-affiliated benefits processing and related customer service in the Financial Aid Office. The VCO serves as a liaison between the VA, DOD, students, and other military third-party vendors and government agencies. This position will field a high volume of internal contacts within a call center environment. The VCO will also ensure timely and compliant processing of student files.
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Salary: $41,000- 46,000 annually
Essential duties
- Develop a deep understanding of issues and needs confronting military-affiliated students and assist in the development of effective ways to address those issues and needs.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of military-affiliated benefits
- Provides extraordinary customer service
- Coordinates and participates in Regent and military association events.
- Assists, advises and counsels prospective and current students on the application process and use of their benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Candidates must have
- Proven Track records as a customer service champion
- Ability to plan and adapt to change
- Experience in process management and problem-solving
- Superior experience with Microsoft Office software
- Prior military experience or affiliation highly preferred
- Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
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Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.