School Certifying Official (SCO), UNLV Military and Veteran Services [R0152970]

School Certifying Official (SCO), UNLV Military and Veteran Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for School Certifying Official (SCO), UNLV Military and Veteran Services.

Role of the Position

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Certifying Operations within the UNLV Military & Veteran Services Center (MVSC), the School Certifying Official (SCO) manages all activities associated with Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Benefit certification. This role is crucial in supporting the academic transition and success of veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists, and their dependents. The SCO serves as a primary campus resource, providing information on VA benefits, admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and holistic veteran support services in alignment with the University's mission and goals.

Core Responsibilities

1. VA Benefit Certification & Compliance

• Process Certifications: Efficiently process and submit enrollment certifications for various VA Education Benefit programs each semester; monitor and update certifications promptly as student enrollment status changes.
• Financial Management: Apply appropriate VA tuition and fee payments to student accounts; accurately identify overpayments, make necessary entries in PeopleSoft, and expedite the return of program funds to the VA when required.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Maintain up-to-date, expert knowledge of federal VA educational programs, rules, and regulations; interpret and communicate these complex guidelines to students, faculty, academic advisors, and the general public to ensure institutional compliance.
• Auditing: Perform high-level review of veteran and dependent class schedules and degree plans to ensure all certified courses directly apply to their program of study for proper compliance in accordance with Academic Advisor/Graduate Coordinator recommendation, University policies, and VA guidelines. Ensure proper calculation of appropriate tuition and fees when applicable.

2. Student Support & Outreach

• Holistic Guidance: Serve as a frontline resource providing accurate information regarding university admissions, enrollment processes, financial aid opportunities, academic success initiatives, and campus/community veteran support services.
• Orientation & Integration: Collaborate with the MVSC team to plan, host, and execute comprehensive orientation programs designed to integrate new student veterans into the UNLV community.
• Communications & Social Media: Assist with content creation, website updates, and social media management for the MVSC, promoting routine events, recognizing military anniversaries, and broadcasting pertinent veteran support messaging.
• Event Coordination: Support the MVSC Executive Director with the planning, coordination, and execution of annual veteran support events and initiatives.

3. Data Integrity & Administration

• Data & Reporting: Compile and analyze student veteran statistical data to assist the Executive Director in identifying trends and developing strategic retention programs to improve enrollment outcomes.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain meticulous, confidential student files and federal records in compliance with FERPA and VA guidelines for potential state and federal audits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and apply, federal VA Education Benefit regulations and higher education compliance standards.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with or adaptability to student information systems (specifically PeopleSoft) and official VA certification portals.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to advise a diverse student population and collaborate with campus departments.
• Organization & Detail: Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

One year or more of experience with VA's Enrollment Manager software

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary is $55,778. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Melissa Barber, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on September 8, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact View email address on click.appcast.io for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military