Certification Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB)

Job Title

Certification Coordinator

Classification

Student Services Professional IB

AutoReqId

546038

Department

Veteran’s Resource Center

Division

Student Retention

Salary Range

Classification Range $4,482 - $6,342 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $4,482 - $4,947 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Veterans Resource Center at Cal State Fullerton supports military-connected students academically, personally, and professionally. We continuously engage with our students to meet them wherever they are and to guide them along their path toward success. We believe that only through unity can we hope to meet the varied needs of our students, which is why our center is and will continue to be an inclusive space for all. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Certification Coordinator (Student Services Professional IB). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Under the supervision of the Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) Director, and guidance of Advising Coordinator, the Certification Coordinator assists newly admitted and continuing students with their veterans and military education benefits including, but not limited to, Montgomery GI Bill (VA Chapter 30), Veterans Readiness and Employment (VA Chapter 31), Post 9/11 GI Bill (VA Chapter 33), Dependents Education Assistance (Chapter 35), Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (VA Chapter 1606), and the California Veteran (CalVet) Fee Waiver. Works closely with the VRC Advising Coordinator to develop, organize, and complete daily certification activities in the CSUF common management system (CMS) Veterans Benefit Module and VA-ONCE reporting system. Prepares and submits enrollment certifications and Cal Vet Fee Waiver approvals. Organizes and supports Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compliance audits and surveys. Gathers and organizes student data related to benefits, certification, student success, and support programming. Assists with and certification-related training for student assistants. Assists with High Impact Practice (HIPS) reporting, veteran and military-connected scholarship distribution, and student employment reporting. Delivers workshops and presentations on veterans' educational benefits. Serves as a liaison between CSUF students and the VA. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

An Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public administration, business administration or a job-related field plus one year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level. Specialized and relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Equivalent amounts of job-related, graduate level education may be substituted for the required experience. Working knowledge of the methods and problems of organization and program management. Working knowledge of research techniques, interview techniques, and the principles of individual and group behavior. Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations, gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to present clear and concise information orally and in written reports. Ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures and activities and the overall organization. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and resource collaboration. Pre-existing knowledge, skills, and ability related to United States and California Departments of Veterans Affairs Education benefits. Previous connections, relationships, and/or collaboration with the local and regional veteran community are also highly desirable.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Military Service is considered specialized and relevant experience for this role and can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

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Advertised: Feb 20 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 06 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time:

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• Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton

• 657-278-2200

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