Veterans Benefits Processing Manager

Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Are you eager to serve a dedicated student population in a career that makes a difference in the lives of veteran students every day? Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a dynamic individual, passionate about serving our veteran students. CSU is in Fort Collins, Colorado, a beautiful city of 175,000 located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. Fort Collins continues to rank on national ?Best? lists such as No. 2 Best Tasting Drinking Water in North America ? America Water Works (2021), Safest Cities in America - SafeWise (2020), and Best U.S. Cities to Raise a Family - MarketWatch (2019) to name a few. As referenced by U.S. News and World Report, ?Fort Collins is known to many nationally as the Napa Valley of craft beer, hosting big names like New Belgium Brewing Co. along with new up-and-comers. Outdoor recreation is a big driver of the economy and popular in social circles. The city?s access to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park and other pristine public spaces helps feed this dynamic.? In addition, CSU is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.?

The Veterans Benefits Processing Manager has program responsibility for the University?s participation in the Veterans? Educational Assistance programs. This includes ensuring the University complies with Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements to participate in VA programs, completing paperwork for the University to participate, maintaining the records of eligible Veterans, certifying student enrollment status to the VA, and advising veterans of their eligibility and options for receiving benefits. Periodically meet with and provide requested records to VA and state approving agency officials in conducting compliance surveys and supervisory visits (audits). This position oversees the Veterans Education Benefits Office (VEBO) unit of the Office of the Registrar.?

Incorporating CSU?s Principles of Community into everyday work is an essential component of this position. We welcome applications from candidates whose knowledge, skills, and abilities contribute to fostering an inclusive campus community and work environment. For full consideration, all applicants must apply at Colorado State University Jobs website.

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