Corporate Veterans Affairs Specialist

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today! At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday Compensation: $30.50 - $32.50 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. We are seeking a detail-oriented, compliance-focused School Certifying Official (SCO) to support the accurate and timely administration of VA educational benefits across assigned campuses. This role is responsible for reviewing required documentation, entering and maintaining VA awards within institutional systems, and certifying student enrollment through VA Enrollment Manager. The SCO plays an important role in maintaining regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and audit readiness while providing responsive support to our military-affiliated students. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience administering VA education benefits, strong knowledge of VA certification requirements and systems, and exceptional attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment. Key Duties Review and validate required documentation to determine student eligibility for VA educational benefits Enter and maintain VA awards in Anthology Student/Web Client , ensuring accurate tuition, fee, and benefit information Certify student enrollments through VA Enrollment Manager , including initial certifications, adjustments, and term updates Process enrollment changes, including adds/drops, withdrawals, program changes, and graduations, within required VA reporting timelines Maintain accurate and complete VA student records with supporting documentation for certifications and adjustments Monitor and assist with resolving VA discrepancies, overpayments, and debts in partnership with internal departments Review enrollment status, satisfactory academic progress, and concurrent aid awards to identify and escalate potential VA overpayments or student debt Support compliance with key VA requirements, including: Enrollment and attendance reporting accuracy Tuition and fee reporting Timely certifications and adjustments Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support Risk-Based Surveys and VA compliance reviews Perform reconciliation reviews between the student information system and Enrollment Manager to verify certified credit or clock hours, tuition, and fees Identify and report discrepancies to the Manager of Veteran Affairs Collaborate with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and campus teams to ensure accurate billing and coordination of student benefits Communicate with students regarding benefit status, certification updates, and outstanding documentation Stay current on VA regulations, processes, and training requirements to maintain compliance with SCO standards Safeguard confidential student records and personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and institutional data-security policies Provide documentation, data, and follow-up support for departmental compliance initiatives, reporting, and process improvements Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience, required Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public administration, or a related field preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of experience admini…