MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: COORDINATOR VETERANS SERVICES

GRADE: 13

JOB CODE: 1155

FLSA: MANAGEMENT


Job Summary


Coordinates a Veterans Services Program to assist student veteran recipients. Interprets and implements policies received from the Veterans Administration, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.


Scope


This position works in the area of Veterans Services. Work contacts include administrators, staff, the public, Federal and State Officers. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports to an assigned Dean; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non-routine matters.


Supervision Exercised


Supervises Veterans Records Technician, Admissions and Records Clerk, students and temporaries.


Representative Duties


Provides needs assessment, program goals and guidelines for the program; provides orientation, recruitment and retention services; compiles statistical data; supervises, trains, and evaluates the staff to meet the goals and objectives of the program; develops and maintains a comprehensive reporting system which provides statistical and financial data to college administration and outside agencies; staffs advisory committee to provide services to veterans; establishes liaisons between local, civic and veterans groups; plans new aspects of programs affected by legislation; manages budget; advises veterans in career and financial management; coordinates student placement services; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: career placement, training, retention programs; federal rules and regulations from the Veterans Administration; special needs of veterans; financial aid benefits.


Ability to: interpret Veterans Administration regulations; act as liaison between the college veteran and the Veterans Administration; supervise and train staff; develop and maintain program records; manage budget; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be college level coursework and/or experience in counseling or veterans administration programs.



Special Conditions of Employment

Position requires evening hours. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


Working Conditions


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.