"Program Coordinator I"

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Coordinator I for Executive VP for Academic Affairs.

• Process enrollment certifications promptly and accurately for submission to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Monitor and adhere to the frequently evolving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations and procedures regarding the certification of educational benefits.
• Maintain mandatory VA training as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which may involve occasional overnight travel.
• Work within Rutgers and VA software systems to perform required VA certification and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with campus and community stakeholders, the New Jersey State Approving Agency (SAA), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), the VA, and other agencies as required to ensure consistent support of military affiliated students and compliance in reporting.
• Assist on issues including regulations governing the various VA education certification procedures, enrollment monitoring procedures, and organizational suggestions.
• Interpret and explain VA processes and regulations changes and provide guidance to military affiliated students on how changes will impact them.
• Resolve problems regarding eligibility and payment of VA benefits.
• Engage in training opportunities designed to enhance the understanding of the VA's various educational benefits, certification process, and the responsibilities of and support offered by the VA, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the SAA.
• Perform additional tasks related to education benefits earned through military service as needed.