Military/VA Benefits Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Omaha, NE 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $46K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring a Military/VA Benefits Specialist. The role involves serving as a School Certifying Official authorized to submit enrollment certifications for VA education benefits and advising veterans, service members, and families on federal and state benefits, including financial aid. The position also supports VA reporting and compliance with audits.

Highlights

Serve as a VA School Certifying Official, certifying federal and state veterans benefits such as Chapter 30, 1606, 35, 33, and Nebraska tuition programs.
Advise and educate veterans, service members, and families about their benefits and federal financial aid.
Assist with VA reporting including enrollment status changes and ensure courses certified align with student programs.
Participate in annual VA audits and manage program approval with State Approving Agent and VA Education Liaison Representative.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree.
Require at least one year of experience working with the military/veteran community or financial aid; knowledge of veterans benefits is preferred.
Position is full-time with standard Monday to Friday 8-5 schedule and partial remote work available.
Pay range is $44,300 to $46,000 annually, exempt status.
Department: Financial Support and Scholarship within Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success division.
Required to pass a credit check; no drug screen or motor vehicle license check required.