Assistant Registrar for Veteran and Military Student Services

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Student Services Program Manager
Working Title: Assistant Registrar for Veteran and Military Student Services
FTE: Full-time 1.0 FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $64,044 - $68,403
Position #00703971 – Requisition #38359
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Assistant Registrar for Veteran and Military Student Services is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Senior Associate Registrar. This position is focused on providing educational benefits and aid services for military-connected students who attend the CU Denver Campus and CU Anschutz Medical Campus. 

Assistant Registrar for Veteran and Military Student Services
What you will do:

• Collaborate with the VMSS leadership team in managing planning, policies, and procedures for the military-connected student population. 
• Serve as the lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for the University.
• Clarify and resolve any questions concerning student eligibility for students and staff.
• Research, review accuracy, and submit certifications through the VA Enrollment Manager system.
• Provide reports of current and historical data concerning military-connected students to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and University Registrar.
• Review periodic reports to verify that changes in student enrollment hours and changes in student programs are being reported appropriately.
• Provide guidance for staff in using the degree audit system to ensure that enrolled courses are part of the student’s degree program, in compliance with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the State Approving Agency (SAA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). 
• Manage the VA Annual Reporting Fees budget by ensuring that the annual funds are deposited into the correct University account, verifying that the number of veterans for whom funds are received is correct.
• Work in cooperation with the Admissions Office at CU Denver to onboard new military-connected students through orientation.
• Manage, coordinate, and provide documentation and support for all compliance audits requested by the SAA or VA.
• Keep apprised of any education benefit legislation that will affect students and require changes in processes,
• Update the departmental website with current information for military-connected students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate  professional staff employees.