College of Charleston
Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs
🇺🇸 Charleston, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $48K - $61K
💻 Operations
🗓️ September 1st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
College of Charleston is hiring an Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs who will manage the College's Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Programs and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The role involves overseeing veteran enrollments and benefit certifications, providing counseling on financial aid and VA resources, directing VA Work Study programs, supervising staff, and conducting outreach to veterans and the community to support their academic and personal success.
Highlights
- Manage Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Programs and ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and regulatory laws.
- Oversee veteran enrollments, benefit certifications, and special accommodations requests.
- Provide financial aid and Veterans Affairs counseling, including professional judgment on hardship cases.
- Direct VA Work Study programs and supervise student employees.
- Engage in outreach through workshops, presentations, and community service.
- Supervise VA counselor staff responsible for processing educational benefits.
- Serve as liaison with Vocational Rehabilitation, S.C. Commission for the Blind, and Department of Social Services.
- Preferred experience with GI Bill certification and Banner software; strong database management skills required.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree; 2-3 years of relevant experience with financial aid administration or military-connected students; Master’s preferred.
- Salary range: $47,588 - $60,500 with a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and more.
Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs Full Description
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Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title | Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 6
Level | 1
Department | Financial Aid
Job Purpose | Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs manages the College’s Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role oversees veteran enrollments, benefit certifications, and requests for special accommodations, while providing counseling on financial aid and VA resources. The position also directs VA Work Study opportunities, supervises student employees, and engages in outreach efforts to promote services to veterans and the community. Through policy development, program oversight, and direct student support, the Assistant Director ensures veterans receive the resources necessary for academic and personal success.
Minimum Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred.
2–3 years of experience is required in one or more of these fields: Financial aid administration. Working with military-connected students or veterans. Interpreting and applying federal/state regulations (especially VA and DOD education benefits) or comparable experience Experience with GI Bill® certification, and compliance is often preferred.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Advance database management skills (e.g., Access and Excel import/export file functions). General statistics and research techniques; evidence of attention to detail; effective listening, oral, and written communication skills; ability to conduct presentations to groups large and small; evidence of appropriate counseling skills; and experience in making independent professional judgment decisions are essential for this non-entry level position. Ability to review and interpret regulations and apply policies and procedures maintain compliance.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | High volume work environment. Occasional overnight travel, infrequent weekend & evening presentations, and overtime are required during peak processing times. Banner experience preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$47,588 - $60,500
Posting Date | 08/26/2025
Closing Date | 09/09/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025118
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17071
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | 6
Level | 1
Department | Financial Aid
Job Purpose | Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs manages the College’s Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role oversees veteran enrollments, benefit certifications, and requests for special accommodations, while providing counseling on financial aid and VA resources. The position also directs VA Work Study opportunities, supervises student employees, and engages in outreach efforts to promote services to veterans and the community. Through policy development, program oversight, and direct student support, the Assistant Director ensures veterans receive the resources necessary for academic and personal success.
Minimum Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred.
2–3 years of experience is required in one or more of these fields: Financial aid administration. Working with military-connected students or veterans. Interpreting and applying federal/state regulations (especially VA and DOD education benefits) or comparable experience Experience with GI Bill® certification, and compliance is often preferred.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Advance database management skills (e.g., Access and Excel import/export file functions). General statistics and research techniques; evidence of attention to detail; effective listening, oral, and written communication skills; ability to conduct presentations to groups large and small; evidence of appropriate counseling skills; and experience in making independent professional judgment decisions are essential for this non-entry level position. Ability to review and interpret regulations and apply policies and procedures maintain compliance.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | High volume work environment. Occasional overnight travel, infrequent weekend & evening presentations, and overtime are required during peak processing times. Banner experience preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$47,588 - $60,500
Posting Date | 08/26/2025
Closing Date | 09/09/2025
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025118
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17071
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity | 1. Manages the Veteran’s Affairs Education Benefits Programs. Writes institutional policy and implements procedures that ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory laws and regulations. Oversees the enrollments and certification process for Veterans seeking assistance through multiple VA benefits programs. Manages requests for special needs for Veterans for equipment and other handicap related services. Ensures academic compliance with the S.C. Commission of Higher Education as new courses or programs of study are initiated.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 35Activity | 2. Provides financial aid and Veterans Affairs counseling to students and parents with unusual circumstances that affect the family’s ability to pay for the student’s education and makes value based professional judgment decisions based on documented hardship and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures. Performs telephone duty.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | 3. Assists with community service outreach programs both on and off campus, including high school workshops, presentations to groups, college open house, and College Work Study Community Service.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | 4. Serves as primary contact person for Veterans interested in VA Work Study opportunities. Promotes availability of VA employment and handles all employment administration requirements. Supervises the VA Work Study employees in the office.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 5. Assists with all aspects of client serves including office visits, telephones, fax, emails, and front desk general information dissemination.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 6. Supervise VA counselor responsible for processing VA educational benefits.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 7. Serves as the primary liaison with the Vocational Rehabilitation offices nationally, the S.C. Commission for the Blind, and the D.S.S. Assists with the verification of financial aid applicant data.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 35Activity | 2. Provides financial aid and Veterans Affairs counseling to students and parents with unusual circumstances that affect the family’s ability to pay for the student’s education and makes value based professional judgment decisions based on documented hardship and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures. Performs telephone duty.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 25Activity | 3. Assists with community service outreach programs both on and off campus, including high school workshops, presentations to groups, college open house, and College Work Study Community Service.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5Activity | 4. Serves as primary contact person for Veterans interested in VA Work Study opportunities. Promotes availability of VA employment and handles all employment administration requirements. Supervises the VA Work Study employees in the office.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 5. Assists with all aspects of client serves including office visits, telephones, fax, emails, and front desk general information dissemination.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 6. Supervise VA counselor responsible for processing VA educational benefits.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | 7. Serves as the primary liaison with the Vocational Rehabilitation offices nationally, the S.C. Commission for the Blind, and the D.S.S. Assists with the verification of financial aid applicant data.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Supplemental Questions
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- Word of mouth
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
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Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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Charleston, SC 29424
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Charleston, SC 29424
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