Student Worker - VA

FIRST STEP: MEET WITH FINANCIAL AID TO SEE IF YOU ARE WORK STUDY ELIGIBLE

ONLY CURRENT DUNWOODY STUDENT MAY APPLY

Position Title: VA Work Study Student

Approximate Hours per Week: 18- 25

Wage: $15.97

Primary Duties:

• Assist students who use the Veteran and Military Center and with general inquiries about veteran education benefits via phone, email, and in person
• Staff and maintain the Veteran and Military Center during posted hours
• Coordinate trainings and workshops for our Veteran and active Military students
• Post and help create fliers for Veteran and active Military student activities on campus
• Coordinate communication to all Veteran and active Military students
• Work at open houses, orientations and student events as designated Veteran and active Military point of contact
• Collect, compile, and track Veteran and Military Center usage and adjust hours based on student needs
• Serve as a mentor while providing support for new and continuing students receiving veteran educational benefits
• Assist, update, and maintain accurate information on the Dunwoody College of Technology Veteran and Military Student website
• General office duties as it relates to supporting our students receiving veteran educational benefits

• Excellent communications skills and customer service skills with the ability to motivate others and encourage participation
• High cultural competency and respect/sensitivity to all students, colleagues and visitors
• Basic understanding of VA education benefits and a working familiarity with the offices of Dunwoody College of Technology and their responsibilities
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Willingness and ability to follow confidentially guidelines
• Strong self-direction, motivation, and initiative
• Computer skills, primarily Microsoft Office Suite
• Work Study Eligible through the Veteran Affairs Work Study Program:
• At least to full time student enrollment
• Receiving Veteran benefits under these programs:
  
  
  
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill--(38 U.S.C. Chapter 33) (Veterans and transfer-of-entitlement recipients)
  • Montgomery GI Bill--Active Duty (38 U.S.C. Chapter 30)
  • REAP Participants
  • Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve (10 U.S.C. Chapter 1606)
  • Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 32)
  • Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (38 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
  • Eligible dependents under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 may use work study only while training in a State.
  • National Call to Service Participants
  • Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program -- (38 U.S.C. Chapter 31)