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Marshall University

VA Certification Specialist

Pay: $44,530/yr

Posted: 07/15/2026

Location: Huntington, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/28/2026

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A Higher Education Program Coordinator coordinates one or more programs carried out by a college or university. Often specializes in academic support-focused programs.

$90,816 / year median in West Virginia

+14% projected growth

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VA Certification Specialist 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755 $38,722

$50,339 a year
Full-time Marshall University 203 reviews $38,722
$50,339 a year
Full-time Responsible for certifying educational progress for students receiving VA benefits, Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

Communicate with academic advisors and dean's offices to monitor progress toward degree certifications for students receiving VA educational benefits. Process registrations for VA students if they have issues, monitor enrollment status changes. In compliance with all federal and state regulations work with Veterans and their dependents to certify their educational progress using variouso portals and reporting web sites. These are individuals using CH 30, 31, 33, 25, and 1606 benefits. Monitor enrollment status changes of those using VA benefits; ongoing communication with those using VA benefits; participate in National Student Clearinghouse reporting on designated dates. Communicate with academic advisors and deans offices to monitor progress toward degree certifications for students using VA educational benefits. Conduct workshops, develop and provide educational documents for deans offices. Knowledge and ability to interpret degree requirements using Degree Works, the catalog of record and other related methods. Knowledge of undergraduate and graduate academic policies and procedures. Salary Range $38,722

$50,339 Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Work Location MU
Marshall University Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications Education Master's Degree required Experience 1 year of experience in project management or Veterans relations Preferred Qualifications Education Experience 3 years of experience in project management or Veterans relations Posting Detail Information Posting Number MU1267E Open Date 07/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary