Job Description

Full time, direct hire opportunity as a Veterans Affairs Student Recruitment Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract veterans and military personnel to our educational programs.
• Utilize your existing relationships within VA and military communities to foster engagement and increase student enrollment.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with military bases and veteran organizations to foster recruitment pipelines.
• Deliver presentations and informational sessions on the advantages of VA-supported educational programs.
• Coordinate and attend recruitment events at military bases, VA hospitals, and veteran service organizations.
• Provide expert guidance to prospective veteran students on admissions processes, academic programs, and VA benefits.
• Support enrolled students in transitioning from military to civilian educational environments.
• Conduct training sessions for university staff on veteran benefits and the unique needs of veteran students.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in higher education recruitment, with a strong preference for candidates with veterans and military personnel experience.
• Experience working with VA benefits (like GI Bill), strong knowledge of federal regulations concerning veteran benefits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Veterans Benefits Counseling.
• Previous military experience.
• Proven track record of successful VA student recruitment campaigns.

Technical Skills:

Special Requirements:

• Flexible hours, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for events.
• Willingness to travel for outreach and recruitment activities.
• Ability to handle peak recruitment seasons and high workloads.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Snapshot

• Employee Type:Full-Time
• Location:San Diego, CA
• Job Type:Admin - Clerical
• Experience:None
• Education:None
• Date Posted:11/6/2024
• Contact: Jackie Gonzalez (424) 376-3229
• Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

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