Coordinator/Veteran Affairs - Merritt
Merritt College
Coordinator/Veteran Affairs - Merritt
Salary Range: $6,202.58 - $7,885.65/mo. Hiring Range: $6,202.58 - $6,823.13/Mo - The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience
Application Deadline Date: April 28, 2024
Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/7584
Job Description Summary
Under general supervision, provides assistance and coordinates the daily operations, services, and
activities of the College’s Veterans Affairs Program.
This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year end, graduation, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
• Coordinates and oversees the daily operations, services, logistics, and activities of the Veterans Program
• Serves as College’s Certifying Official; administers all veteran benefit programs, including Post 9/11 GI Bill, and Montgomery GI Bill (Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program); processes applications for benefits, and certifies veterans, reservists, spouses, and dependents for educational benefits
• Ensures compliance with the District’s educational policies, state matriculation guidelines, and federal/state regulations related to program services
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and statistical data related to veterans; responsible for responding to communications from the Veteran’s Administration including audits
• Prepares and submits the annual Program Review and Program Learning Outcomes
• Monitors, tracks and analyzes budget expenditures for the department and supports budget proposals.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates veteran activities and events including orientations, workshops, resource fairs, and related events
• Conducts outreach and creates marketing materials to promote the services of the program; works to cultivate community relationships to generate positive public awareness and program opportunities
• Develops informational materials and presentations to be used for outreach activities that promote the program to the surrounding campus and larger communities; promote increased awareness of the Veterans Program and the services and activities it provides.
• Collaborates and coordinates with external agencies regarding programs and services; partners with agencies to provide resources for veterans
• Coordinates services and activities with other campus departments including Counseling, DSPS, Health Services, Employment Services, Business Office, and the transfer center.
• Trains and supervises hourly/student staff employed in the center
• Maintains office workflow and procedural documentation manual
• Attends conferences and meets regularly with veteran representatives from other colleges to discuss and review veteran guidelines; participates in local, state, and federal groups dealing with veterans’ issues
• Maintain extensive knowledge of regulations and new developments related to programs and services for veterans
• Serves as a resource to students and staff; responds to all Veteran related inquiries; provides information in personalized or group setting
• Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in a discipline appropriate to the activity, or a directly related field AND four (4) years of experience in performing professional level work in planning and development of a program; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying professional experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fulfill the duties assigned to the position.
2. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience and/or knowledge of program administration in the California Community College System.
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of effective supervision of others.
• Program evaluation techniques and methodology.
• Laws, regulations and guidelines that govern administration of activity of assignment.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize and schedule the work of others.
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
• Interpret laws and regulations, and apply this knowledge to the performance of daily duties and responsibilities and/or interpret the information to others.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Environmental Demands
Occasional work performed alone
Constant work around and with people
Mission Statement
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
