Confidential
Job Title: Military & Veteran Services Coordinator
Company: Confidential
Location: Burlington, VT, United States; Champlain College Burlington Campus, Burlington, VT, US
Work Type: remote
Description
Are you passionate about helping military-connected students navigate their path to a degree? Champlain College is seeking a Military & Veteran Services Coordinator to lead the institution’s support for its veteran and military-connected students, from their first inquiry as a prospective student through graduation. As the College’s School Certifying Official (SCO), this position ensures that every eligible service member, veteran, and dependent receives the education benefits they’ve earned, while keeping the College in full compliance with federal and state requirements.
This role is both a compliance function and a student-facing one. You’ll manage the certification and awarding of VA education benefits and military tuition assistance, serve as the College’s point of contact for VA audits and Department of Defense reporting, and counsel military-connected students on the benefits available to them. You’ll also be a visible advocate for this community, representing the College at recruitment and fundraising events and helping shape policies that make Champlain more military-friendly across departments.
This position reports to the Director of Student Accounts and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with some weekend commitments to support recruitment and community events. Remote work arrangement considered for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Certification & Compliance
Manage enrollment verification, certification, and awarding of veteran education benefits and military tuition assistance
Complete VA audits, military surveys, and documentation related to institutional eligibility for VA and Department of Defense programs
Administer billing and reconciliation for Military Tuition Assistance and VA education benefits, including receipting and refund processing
Student & Community Engagement
Counsel veterans, service members, and eligible dependents on available military and veteran benefits
Promote the College’s services for veterans at recruitment and fundraising events, partnering with the Admissions team
Manage productive relationships with veteran-related agencies and organizations
Institutional Collaboration
Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of all military education benefits and programs
Collaborate with departments across the College to develop and refine military-friendly policies and procedures
Educate other departments on policies that affect their areas of work
Support the broader Student Accounts team with additional duties as needed
Requirements
Two or more years of related military experience with working knowledge of Veteran Education Benefits
In-depth knowledge of (or ability to quickly develop expertise in) VA Education Programs, the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program, and the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Comfort working independently while managing compliance-driven, deadline-sensitive processes
Veteran status preferred
Working Arrangements
Full-time, hybrid position based at our main campus in Burlington, VT. Remote work arrangement considered for the right candidate.
Some weekend availability required to support recruitment and fundraising events
Standard business hours with occasional evening or weekend commitments for special events
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $52,000 – $55,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time and 2 days of personal leave
Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs
Application Instructions
To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the mission of supporting military-connected students at Champlain College
The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.
To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We’ll reach out directly if we’d like to schedule an interview.
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
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Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.
Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.
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Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a “Most Innovative School” in the North by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review’s “2025 Top Schools for Game Design.”
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