Veterans Affairs Admissions Advisor Senior

🇺🇸 Doña Ana, New Mexico 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $53K - $68K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ August 18th, 2026

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DACC Dona Ana Community College is hiring a Veterans Affairs Admissions Advisor Senior. The role involves assisting veterans and their families with processing VA educational benefits, certifying enrollments, ensuring compliance with VA policies, and coordinating communication between students, the college, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The advisor will also train staff, maintain records, and collaborate with university departments to support veteran students.

Highlights

Primary responsibility for certifying and managing VA educational benefits for veteran and dependent students.
Assists students with VA application processes and interprets new VA regulations.
Maintains compliance by submitting accurate enrollment data and auditing student files.
Collaborates with NMSU university campuses and internal departments on VA benefit matters.
Utilizes software including VA Enrollment Manager, Banner, and BDMS for data entry and records management.
Required education: Associate's degree with 4 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include veteran or dependent status, Spanish language skills, and knowledge of VA systems.
Must obtain NMSU defense driving permit within 3 months and complete VA Online School Official Training within 30 days.
Full-time exempt position with salary range $53,165.80 - $67,786.96, commensurate with qualifications.
Work schedule aligns with Admissions Services hours and involves limited physical effort in an office environment.