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Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number:  123850
Classification Title:  Coordinator II
Working Title:  Coordinator II

Department:  Military Veterans Resource Center
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $52,551 - $55,000
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Coordinator assists students in utilizing VA Educational Benefits; supports the Director and lead Certifying Official; serves as a liaison between the student, the VA, and various UWF departments; provides essential services in certifying veteran educational benefits; and is responsible for training and supervising VA work study student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and a minimum of two years' experience working as a School Certifying Official (SCO). Pass and maintain School Certifying Official (SCO) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Four or more years of service in the United States Armed Forces or a dependent of a veteran.
Experience working with veterans and dependents, preferably in a University Veterans Services office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 60% - Serves as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for VA education benefits in compliance with VA requirements. Inputs certification data into the University database and Enrollment Manager. Maintains appropriate certification records and supporting documents in accordance with VA regulations, VA State Approving Agency Standards (SAA), and University policies. Performs audit checks and implements controls to ensure the accuracy of certifications and correspondence to the VA and the maintenance of supporting records. Updates the catalog in the VA system. Responsible for training and supervising VA work-study student workers. Process all nursing program requirements. - (Essential)
• 30% - Counsels and advises students on the use of their educational benefits and how they are effected by enrollments and/or changes to enrollments. Counsels and advises students on UWF requirements, processes, and policies. Serves as a liaison between the student using VA benefits and the VA to bring about resolutions regarding matters related to the use and payment of educational benefits. Maintains a working relationship with other departments on campus. - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FTE:  1.0
Closing Date:  1/26/2026