Veteran Services Associate (VSA)

Details:

Posted: March 20, 2024
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, April 3, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Capital
950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please click on the campus to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

April 2024

Position Summary:

The Veteran Services Associate enhances and supports the veteran student experience at the Campus. The position serves as one the campus' school certifying officials, processing enrollment certifications, notices of change of enrollment, and periodic verification of pursuit training.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Campus Dean of Students & Faculty, the Veteran Services Associate accountable for providing academic advising and retention strategies for veteran students in various academic areas. through these essential functions:

• Guide veteran students to appropriate resources concerning college admission application processes, available educational benefits for veterans and dependents, and applying for educational benefits online.
• Review and evaluate academic and military transcripts, verify credit transfer, and provide curriculum checks to ensure degree track, and graduation requirements are aligned,
• Coordinate with appropriate college departments for testing, academic advising, campus life and student support services and other college departments for the success and retention of veteran students,
• Coach College staff on veteran educational policy and procedure and distributes timely updates,
• Serve as liaison between Capital Community College and Veteran community partners,
• Maintain institutional and veteran data for reporting to administration, community partners, and appropriate reporting agencies, and
• Represent Capital Community College at various community veteran and military functions/events as appropriate.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• One (1) or more years' experience in student services, advisement, or other higher education related field.
• Experience with Veteran Services.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Banner student system.
• Special consideration given to milita