Veteran SCO Specialist - CERT - 991523 at University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Staff

Salary Range: $17.58 - $17.58 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Position Classification

Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

General Schedule

Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Position Overview

Processes payment of the various forms of the GI Bill as the School Certifying Official (SCO) for more than 700 military-connected students each semester, working closely with the State and Federal Veterans Affairs and Vocational Rehab Counselors for student veterans using Chapter 31. Review and maintain student records and generate reports for the area. Coordinate the development and/or preparation of informational materials relevant to institutional research, students, or alumni. May assist in educational-related activities related to the accreditation process.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

• Assists and advises students with academic-related issues such as the registration process, graduation process, financial aid process, and other University policies and procedures.


• Reviews and maintains student records such as coordinating input, evaluating transcripts, applications for admission job placement activities, and/or generating reports.


• May assist in educational related activities related to the accreditation process.


• Reconcile and troubleshoot actual VA Post 9/11 tuition and fee payments and financial records of students' accounts.


• Verifies annual VA reporting fee for accuracy.


• Keeps abreast of Federal Rules and Regulations as they pertain to VA Education Benefits and ensures compliance by UCO.


• Maintains records of IAW Federal and State VA guidelines and prepares for annual audits by both.


• Hire, train, supervise and process timesheets for VA students and part-time employees.


• Ensures work performed is within guidelines of Federal Rules and Regulations.


• Performs other duties as required to support the mission and function of the area of responsibility.


• Monitors changes in students' enrollment schedule and notifies university Financial Aid and the VA accordingly.


• Certifies and processes all the government documents regarding the VA Educational Benefits programs.


• Establishes and maintains accurate and up-to-date information in VA student files.


• Assists students with inquiries and problems concerning their VA educational benefits.


• Assists and advocates for veteran and military-dependent students regarding inquiries and challenges at the University.


• Provide enrollment certification information to Financial Aid for accounting of Post 9/11 tuition and fee payments to students' accounts.


• Performs other veteran-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in job related field or 4+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.