Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs
College of Charleston
USD 47,588-60,500 / year
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
| Internal Title | Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Classified |
| Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty |
| Pay Band | 6 |
| Level | 1 |
| Department | Financial Aid |
| Job Purpose | Assistant Director for Veterans Affairs manages the College’s Veterans Affairs Education Benefits Programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role oversees veteran enrollments, benefit certifications, and requests for special accommodations, while providing counseling on financial aid and VA resources. The position also directs VA Work Study opportunities, supervises student employees, and engages in outreach efforts to promote services to veterans and the community. Through policy development, program oversight, and direct student support, the Assistant Director ensures veterans receive the resources necessary for academic and personal success. |
| Minimum Requirements | A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred. 2–3 years of experience is required in one or more of these fields:
Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Advance database management skills (e.g., Access and Excel import/export file functions). General statistics and research techniques; evidence of attention to detail; effective listening, oral, and written communication skills; ability to conduct presentations to groups large and small; evidence of appropriate counseling skills; and experience in making independent professional judgment decisions are essential for this non-entry level position. Ability to review and interpret regulations and apply policies and procedures maintain compliance. |
| Additional Comments Regarding Position | High volume work environment. Occasional overnight travel, infrequent weekend & evening presentations, and overtime are required during peak processing times. Banner experience preferred. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. *Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. |
| Salary | *$47,588 - $60,500 |
| Posting Date | 08/26/2025 |
| Closing Date | 09/09/2025 |
| Benefits |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Posting Number | 2025118 |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17071 |
Job Duties
Job Duties
| Activity | 1. Manages the Veteran’s Affairs Education Benefits Programs. Writes institutional policy and implements procedures that ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory laws and regulations. Oversees the enrollments and certification process for Veterans seeking assistance through multiple VA benefits programs. Manages requests for special needs for Veterans for equipment and other handicap related services. Ensures academic compliance with the S.C. Commission of Higher Education as new courses or programs of study are initiated. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 35 |
| Activity | 2. Provides financial aid and Veterans Affairs counseling to students and parents with unusual circumstances that affect the family’s ability to pay for the student’s education and makes value based professional judgment decisions based on documented hardship and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures. Performs telephone duty. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 25 |
| Activity | 3. Assists with community service outreach programs both on and off campus, including high school workshops, presentations to groups, college open house, and College Work Study Community Service. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
| Activity | 4. Serves as primary contact person for Veterans interested in VA Work Study opportunities. Promotes availability of VA employment and handles all employment administration requirements. Supervises the VA Work Study employees in the office. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 5. Assists with all aspects of client serves including office visits, telephones, fax, emails, and front desk general information dissemination. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 6. Supervise VA counselor responsible for processing VA educational benefits. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
| Activity | 7. Serves as the primary liaison with the Vocational Rehabilitation offices nationally, the S.C. Commission for the Blind, and the D.S.S. Assists with the verification of financial aid applicant data. |
|---|---|
| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 5 |
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- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
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- Personal Referral
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- Public Job Posting
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- Word of mouth
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214