PT - Military & Veteran Services Specialist

PT - Military & Veteran Services Specialist

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Summary of Function: Part-time. The Military & Veteran Services Specialist advises students and processes student intake by adhering to the admission application process, assisting with tuition assistance forms, and overseeing residency determination. Additionally, the Military & Veteran Services Specialist provides unique, specialized services relative to military students' intake and documentation.

Typical Duties:

• Serves students by collecting, reviewing, maintaining, and processing student records, admissions, registration, and withdrawal information into the College ERP system. Identifies and develops educational pathways for students.
• Provides information and explains policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Serve as a reference source for admissions, registration, and records.
• Provides information regarding educational benefits and financial assistance programs available to military and affiliated students, and assist in processing necessary documentation to utilize those benefits.
• Responsible for receiving, processing, and monitoring Joint Service Transcripts & Supports the Military & Veteran Services Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator in the transcript evaluation process.
• Provides academic advising and retention guidance to students.
• Administers Accuplacer placement tests, midterm, and final exams, Coordinate with appropriate college departments with the administration of CLEP, and Dante's Subject Standardized Test (DSST) aboard military installations.
• Represents AWC at outreach and recruitment events by providing information and answering questions regarding the college, programs, admissions, and related information.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree AND 1-year of experience with administrative work, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered
• Optional Experience and Skills: VA Educational Benefits, veterans, and/or proficiency in Spanish is beneficial to this role. Any such experience should be clearly detailed within application materials.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent
• Pass a background check and Department of Defense Clearance

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, databases, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications, especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic workload and demands
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent situations
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an open office environment with staff, students, community contacts, and interruptions
• Working environment may include various locations across the service district, with varying noise levels, indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department, or institutional needs

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 10 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist

Travel:

• May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support program, department, and institutional needs

Location: Yuma Campus

Not Benefits Eligible

The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

Posting Date: September 29, 2025

Application Procedure: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

Address Inquiries To:

Arizona Western College

Human Resources

Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629

Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

Arizona Western College is an equal opportunity employer