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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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Job Title Military/VA Benefits Specialist
Job Grade AS21S
Division Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success
College/Dept Financial Support and Scholarship Department FS&S
Requisition Number 2026-00186
FTE full-time equivalency 100.00
Work Schedule M-F, 8-5
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommute? Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term 12-12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No
Pay Information $43,300-$46,000
Pay Schedule Annually
FLSA Designation Exempt
Position Summary The Military/VA Benefits Specialist serves as one of three School Certifying SCO Officials and has expert knowledge of state and federal veterans benefits and tuition assistance. The SCO is a representative of UNO who is authorized to submit enrollment certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA education benefits.
The Military/VA Benefits Specialist assists with certifying the following federal and state benefits: • Chapter 30 Montgomery- Active Duty • Chapter 1606 Montgomery- Select Reserve • Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance • Chapter 33 Post 9-11 • Nebraska Waiver of Tuition • Nebraska Reserve Tuition Credit • Nebraska Tuition Remission
This position assists the Assistant Director/VA Benefits and the Financial Aid/Military/VA Benefits Specialist with VA Reporting, such as enrollment status changes and that only those courses that apply to a students program are certified. This position advises and educates families, veterans, and service members on their benefits as well as federal financial aid.
Job Duties Responsibility Area Serve as School Certifying Official • Serves as a VA School Certifying Official and assists with certifying the following federal and state benefits:
Responsibility Area Counsel Families, Veterans, and Service Members • This position advises and educates families, veterans, and service members on their benefits as well as federal financial aid. Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function Yes
Responsibility Area Assist with Annual VA Audit • Cooperation and compliance with the annual VA audit process. • Manages program approval with State Approving Agent and VA Education Liaison Representative. • Keeps up-to-date on State and Federal regulations and benefits. Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education Bachelors Degree
Required Experience One year experience in working with the military and/or veteran community required or one year financial aid or related experience.
Knowledge of state and federal veterans benefits and tuition assistance as well as university operations is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Required License/Certification NA
Required Additional Qualifications NA
Preferred Education NA
Preferred Experience Preferred License/Certification Preferred Additional Qualifications Compliance Requirements • Credit Check Yes • Motor Vehicle Licensing No • Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No • Drug Screen No • Supplemental Question Required fields are indicated with an asterisk. Do you have a bachelors degree? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter