Financial Aid Veteran Assistant - Part time

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, this position performs general office support for the financial aid department by assisting veteran students regarding the VA/GI benefit processing for the college. Performs routine and similar clerical duties requiring general knowledge of basic office systems and procedures in a high-volume area. The incumbent will perform a variety of clerical functions/processes that are designed and directed by technical professional staff.

Limited independent judgment is needed. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application.

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• High school education or an equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

• One year office experience preferred.
• Experience with VA/GI Bill benefits strongly preferred.

• Daily – 20%:
  Provides exceptional customer service by providing information and assisting with Federal Veterans Administration (VA) forms and education benefits to current and prospective students.
• Daily – 20%:
  Assists students in completion of the VA application while maintaining confidentiality; submits forms to the Veterans Administration.
• Daily – 10%:
  Scans submitted documents into the college system.
• Daily – 10%:
  Communicates with VA on behalf of student with specific benefit‑related issues.
• Daily – 20%:
  Participates in outreach events to promote student success and completion.
• Other, as needed – 20%:
  Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Contributes as a team member.
• Strong computer and customer service skills.
• Frequently acts in a helping or assistant mode.
• Standard computer and telephone skills.
• Some positions may require additional telephone communication skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and staff.

Position Time Type: Part time

Position Number: P0066297

Department: Financial Aid Advising - Central

Salary Range: $14/hour

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume are required.

For positions requiring a degree, official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email the document to jobs or fax to , stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript:
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Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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