Veterans Education Manager

Title: Veterans Education Manager

Hiring Range: 50,000-60,000

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Richmond, VA 

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To review, evaluate, and approve education and training programs for the enrollment of veterans and other eligible persons seeking education and training benefits from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Montgomery and Post 9/11GI Bills. The SAA also conducts compliance surveys at all facilities with at least one Veteran/dependent enrolled to verify enrollment data, awards actions, and previous payment for accuracy and ensure that payments made to eligible Veterans and their dependents are keeping with USDVA and federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleges/universities, private career schools and vocational schools’ administrators, local/state/federal government officials and business owners/operators.

Advanced skills in planning, analysis, and decision making.

Advanced oral and written communications skills

Ability to effectively use software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Ability to independently manage an assigned region.

Ability to independently manage a high volume of work.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Must be able to pass a federal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in administration, law, vocational education or other related fields (advanced degree desired)

Experience managing federally funded programs, including interpreting and implementing federal regulations and managing budgets.

Special Instructions: 

RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this positon from either the electronic applications and/or resume. RMS provides a confirmation or receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application.
It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.
Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, VDVS encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DDARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to obtain their Certificate of Disability. If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use the following link, https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information:

Name: Toniesha Walker

Phone: 804-482-8516

Email: toniesha.walker@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.