Military & Veteran Benefits Specialist

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is seeking a Military & Veteran Benefits Specialist to join our Enrollment Services team. Enrollment Services brings together Admissions, the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Financial Aid, and Military & Veteran Student Services (MVSS). If you are passionate about supporting military-connected students, we encourage you to apply!

This position serves as a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) School Certifying Official (SCO) and plays a key role in supporting military-connected students by managing VA enrollment certifications and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to interpret and apply complex federal policies, capacity to navigate intricate benefit issues, and aptitude to perform detailed record reviews and calculations.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be skilled in organizing workflows, prioritizing multiple tasks, and making sound decisions both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency with computerized systems is essential, including word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail management, student information system, specialized VA platforms, and military education portals. Success in this role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, high-accuracy data entry, and positive customer service outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and 2 years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education, student services, benefits administration, or data entry is preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the  UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julie Churilla at View email address on careers.alaska.edu

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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