Fully Remote · San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 94105
Overview
Salary Range
$70,304.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
Description
School
Certifying Official (SCO)
Job Title: School Certifying Official
Reports To: Associate Director of Student Financial
Services
Department: Student Financial Services
Salary: $70,304 - $75,000
Location: Remote
Position Summary
Under the direction of and reporting to the Associate Director, a School Certifying Official (SCO) works with our team of SCOs to ensures
GGU complies with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations and process enrollment certifications, monitor academic progress, and
act as a critical liaison between student veterans and the VA to guarantee uninterrupted educational benefits. Each SCO is responsible for a
designated cohort of students
Key Responsibilities
- Benefit Certification: Evaluate student schedules and degree audits,
then accurately submit enrollment certifications to the VA via their digital platforms. - Compliance & Auditing: Maintain deep
familiarity with all VA education benefit chapters (e.g., Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, VR&E) to ensure institutional compliance
and prevent financial overpayments. - Student Advising: Counsel student veterans on benefit eligibility, required paperwork, and
military tuition assistance. - Academic Monitoring: Track the academic progress, enrollment changes, and graduation status of
VA-funded students, promptly reporting any adjustments to the VA. - Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Financial Aid,
Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to ensure student files are complete and institutional reporting standards are met.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree, minimum of 2-3
years of experience in higher education, preferably within a Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, or Veterans Affairs department or a
combination of education and related experience. - Compliance Knowledge: Direct, hands-on experience using VA-ONCE or the modern VA
Enrollment Manager system is strongly preferred. - Communication: Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
to guide non-traditional students and manage confidential data securely. - Service Excellence: Dedicated to delivering high-quality,
responsive customer service to the university community.
- Workload: High-volume periods occur prior to and during the
start of academic terms (e.g., January, April/May and August/September).
Supplemental Information
To apply: Please
go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a
resume.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference
checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.
Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity
employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
University
policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation,
marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or
veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable
laws.
The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and
learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.

