Veteran and Military Affairs Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tuscaloosa, Alabama 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $45K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ October 31st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Alabama is hiring a Veteran and Military Affairs Specialist to help students and parents use their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. The specialist certifies benefits such as the GI Bill in the VA's certification system and explains to students what they may receive and what the VA requires of them. The role works with Student Receivables, Academic Records, and academic advisers across campus.

Highlights

Provide parents and students with information on the options available under VA educational benefits.
Complete timely, accurate, and complete benefit certifications, including GI Bill certifications, within the VA Once system.
Advise students on the type, terms, and length of the benefits they may receive and the consequences of not complying with VA policies and procedures.
Work independently and make professional judgment calls guided by VA and University policy, coordinating with staff in Student Receivables and Academic Records and with academic advisers.
Explain complex regulations to the University's many audiences and find the right resources at the University, the state VA, or the regional VA when unusual situations arise.
A high school diploma plus four years of veteran affairs or military experience, an associate's degree plus two years, or a bachelor's degree plus some such experience.
Obtain clearance and yearly VA authorization to become and remain an active School Certifying Official (SCO).
Preferred experience with Banner and Enrollment Manager, knowledge of veterans benefit programs, and the ability to perform complex financial calculations.
Full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with some evenings and weekends, at a hybrid-eligible position with a minimum salary of $44,600.