University of Nebraska at Omaha

Job Summary:

UNO serves over 1000 students using VA and/or military education benefits annually. The VA and Military and Benefits Specialist serves as a School Certifying Official (SCO) and has expert knowledge of state and federal veterans benefits and tuition assistance, as well as financial aid processes and procedures. The SCO is a representative of UNO who is authorized to submit enrollment certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs for VA education benefits. The VA and Military Benefits Specialist assists with certifying the following federal and state benefits: Chapter 30 Montgomery-Active Duty, Chapter 1606 Montgomery-Select Reserve, Chapter 35 Dependent Education Assistance, Chapter 33 Post 9-11, Nebraska Waiver of Tuition, Nebraska Reserve Tuition Credit, and Nebraska Tuition Remission. This position assists the Assistant Director, VA and Military Benefits with VA reporting, such as enrollment status changes and ensures that only those courses that apply to a student’s program are certified. The Specialist advises and educates students and families on their education benefits as well as financial aid eligibility and the process to apply for those funds.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Compliance Requirements:

• Background Check

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.