Tuition Waiver Ed Benefits Coordinator – 60008030 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Tuition Waiver Ed Benefits Coordinator

• 60008030
  
  Salary
  $38,985.00
• $72,134.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  174089
  Agency
  Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  Opening Date
  02/27/2025
  Closing Date
  3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:

AH10

Position Number:

60008030

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $38,985.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
02/27/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Serves as the Tuition Waiver Education Benefits Coordinator for SCDVA, providing customer service to the general public, Veterans, widows, and their families by answering walk-in, email, and telephonic inquiries pertaining to Veteran related education issues. Assists the Deputy Director of Veteran Services and Tuition Waiver Program Manager as needed for continuous operations. Coordinates with each state supported college, university, and technical college to ensure compliance with the SC Tuition Assistance for Certain War Veterans Children state tuition laws, periodic (quarterly & semi-annual), and annual summary & statutory accountability reporting requirements. Utilizes work-flow processing and computer skills to include the Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) on a daily basis.
Responsibilities of the

Tuition Waiver Ed Benefits Coordinator:

Serves as the coordinator for the SC Tuition Assistance for Certain War veterans Children program; Free Tuitions (FT). Review/pre-screen incoming FT applications and transfer requests to determine eligibility IAW South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 59-111-20. In coordination with the US Department of Veterans Affairs Public contact Team, applications are pre-screened for eligibility. Information is entered in the FT database for tracking purposes and updated regularly as applicable. Prepares denial/approval letters for signature and emailed to the appropriate POC at each state supported college. Prepares/submits monthly summary report for SCDVA leadership and communicates with all state supported schools to obtain surveys which assists in completing the annual report. Periodically provides input to update the FT application as applicable.
Integration of federal education benefits available to Veterans and Veteran beneficiaries.
Serves as an Administrative Coordinator for SCDVA providing customer service to the general public, Veterans, widows, and their families by answering walk-ins, email, and telephonic inquiries pertaining to Veteran related issues. Coordinates mail pick-up and delivery with the Dept of Admin’s Mail Division; and distributes mail to appropriate staff. Utilizes work processing and computer skills to include the Microsoft Suite Application (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) on a daily basis.
Integrates emerging South Carolina government inter-agency education benefits and opportunities reserved for Veterans and beneficiaries meeting inter-agency qualification standards, to include, but not limited to, South Carolina Army and Air National Guard education benefits for uniformed members, as well as any special considerations for education opportunities State inter-agency organizations develop that benefit members of the South Carolina Guard and eligible family members, as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and five (5) years of work experience in business management or administrative services; or an associate degree in a related field and three (3) years of administrative experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of administrative experience. Must have a valid Driver’s License along with a clean driving record. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. Must have excellent customer service skills.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

Position may be required to drive state vehicle.
Position may require overnight travel.
Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
Position requires frequent lifting of 20 lbs.
Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
Position requires non-essential declaration.
Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
Additional Comments

Additional Comments:

The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state 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.
The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Address
1800 Saint Julian Place
Suite 305
Columbia, South Carolina, 29204
Phone
803-734-0203
Website
https://scdva.sc.gov/
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