School Certifying Official (46962)

School Certifying Official (SCO)

Job Title: School Certifying Official

Reports To: Associate Director of Student Financial Services

Department: Student Financial Services

Salary: $70,304 - $75,000

Location: Remote

Position Summary

Under the direction of and reporting to the Associate Director, a School Certifying Official (SCO) works with our team of SCOs to ensures GGU complies with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations and process enrollment certifications, monitor academic progress, and act as a critical liaison between student veterans and the VA to guarantee uninterrupted educational benefits. Each SCO is responsible for a designated cohort of students

Key Responsibilities

• Benefit Certification: Evaluate student schedules and degree audits, then accurately submit enrollment certifications to the VA via their digital platforms.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain deep familiarity with all VA education benefit chapters (e.g., Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, VR&E) to ensure institutional compliance and prevent financial overpayments.
• Student Advising: Counsel student veterans on benefit eligibility, required paperwork, and military tuition assistance.
• Academic Monitoring: Track the academic progress, enrollment changes, and graduation status of VA-funded students, promptly reporting any adjustments to the VA.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to ensure student files are complete and institutional reporting standards are met.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree, minimum of 2-3 years of experience in higher education, preferably within a Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, or Veterans Affairs department or a combination of education and related experience.
• Compliance Knowledge: Direct, hands-on experience using VA-ONCE or the modern VA Enrollment Manager system is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide non-traditional students and manage confidential data securely.
• Service Excellence: Dedicated to delivering high-quality, responsive customer service to the university community.
• Workload: High-volume periods occur prior to and during the start of academic terms (e.g., January, April/May and August/September).

Supplemental Information

To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.

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