Manager of Veteran Affairs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary School Certifying Official (SCO) and oversee VA operations across all campuses
• Lead, develop, and manage a centralized team of VA Specialists/SCOs
• Oversee certification and administration of approved military and veteran education benefit programs including Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, and Military Tuition Assistance
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of enrollment certifications, adjustments, and student status changes
• Conduct regular audits of student enrollments and VA records to maintain compliance and data integrity
• Lead preparation for VA audits, compliance reviews, and Risk-Based Surveys
• Develop and implement standardized processes and internal controls to reduce compliance risk
• Serve as the primary liaison with the State Approving Agency (SAA)
• Partner with Student Accounts and Financial Aid to ensure accurate tuition and fee reporting
• Monitor and reconcile VA payments, debts, and overpayments

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a higher education VA role
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing a team
• Experience using VA Enrollment Manager or comparable certification systems
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Working knowledge of VA education benefit programs and State Approving Agency requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to travel for business purposes

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial aid and bursar operations
• Experience with CampusNexus/Anthology Student

Benefits

• 401(k) and Matching
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Cotulla Education is dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades.