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University of Maine System Veterans Coordinator in Presque Isle, Maine
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking to hire a Veterans Coordinator to work as part of the Office of Students Records (Registrar’s Office). The Veterans Coordinator serves as the School Certifying Official (SCO) and Point of Contact, certifying student enrollment to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. This position provides transitional, academic, and career support services to military-affiliated students.
The normal annual salary for this position is $43,888, depending on skills and experience. The University System provides competitive benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/06/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.docx) that include paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution; and much more. The University System is also a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.
Key Responsibilities include (not limited to):
Manage communication with current and prospective military-affiliated students using a variety of modalities
Certify students’ enrollment each term to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) for benefits, maintaining compliance with VA statutes
Manage state Veterans Dependents Education Benefit
Administer Department of Defense (DOD) tuition assistance for participating branches
Develop assessment tools to capture the wants and needs of military-affiliated students and analyze the resulting data
Meticulous and organized maintenance of the comprehensive military-affiliated student records- required for Compliance Audits or Student File Audits
Participate in required SCO training workshops and webinars to keep up with all compliance changes or updates
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
An Associate’s Degree is required. Education requirements may be waived on a year-to-year basis for candidates with substantial related work experience
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to function as a team member
Experience with automated student information system
Experience with college-level curriculum
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Experience working with college students is preferred
Preferred:
Knowledge of higher education veterans’ benefits
Knowledge of Google Drive and One Drive
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
For all job requirements and required duties please review the complete job description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PURj8Vbj7B7nVgM84WBmJzL4Mei-NRps/view?usp=sharing) .
To apply click on "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/ .
For your application to be considered complete you submit a cover letter and a resume/curriculum. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for references.
Review of applications begins immediately. Position will remain posted until filled.
The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
A background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.
Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/
The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine.The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.
Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .
Clery Act- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://www.umpi.edu/files/offices/security/annual-security-report.pdf) . If you have any questions, contact Safety and Security 111 Campus Center 181 Main St.Presque Isle, ME 04769 Phone: (207) 768-9580
Equal Opportunity Statement- In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
About the University of Maine System
The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .