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VA Certifying Official

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$40,350 - $55,482

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

May 21, 2025

VA Certifying Official

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	001197
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN07
Classification Title	University Program Associate
Working Title	VA Certifying Official
Salary Range	$40,350 - $55,482
Anticipate Hiring Range	$40,350 - $50,438
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Strategic & Success Initiatives (Adm)
Work Unit	Veteran Services
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position	The position supports military affiliated students in the submission process to access their Veterans Affairs administered educational benefits. The position processes student requests for educational benefits and seeks to create an environment focused on student success and degree completion. The position directly interacts with student veterans and other military affiliated students and family members.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four year college or university and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Job Duties	Experience guiding students and family members in a higher education setting. Connect students to Veteran Affairs resources and educational support programs. Attention to detail. Ability to communicate with military-affiliated populations on how to effectively utilize education benefits for student success. Ability to work independently within a larger team setting.
Other Work Responsibilities	Experience answering questions requiring the interpretation and application of complex information. Ability to present complex information in a non-technical format to large groups of people. Represent UNC Charlotte MVS at internal and external meetings and events.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Demonstrated experience working in a detail oriented environment. Commitment to customer service. Experience completing repetitive administrative tasks. Experience completing tasks requiring significant levels of data entry. Experience in problem solving.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Barnard
Posting date	05/21/2025
Closing date	05/29/2025
Proposed Hire Date	06/16/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Other Document