Department of Veteran Services Coordinator
NYFA is a vaccine mandate campus.
It is required that all individuals be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinate all aspects of the Division of Veterans Services Outreach programs connected to all three NYFA U.S.
Campuses (LA, NYC, South Beach).
The position is at the LA Campus.
The duties and responsibilities of the DVSOS include, but not limited to, recruitment and outreach activities, event planning and oversight, application processing, veteran benefit certification, and all relevant application advising; develop and implement marketing plans to facilitate enrollment; establish an environment and actions that lead to the best possible retention rates for the veteran population; establish relationships with federal, state and local veteran services organizations; and assist with certifying enrollments for veterans benefits; schedule and oversee staff training, student orientations, and special events such as master classes, film screening, etc., be responsible for identifying and serving as a resources for enrolled students, dependents; alumni, NYFA faculty, and staff; and ensure that the Director and VP of Strategic Initiatives are kept informed about all important issues and activates involving veteran students and activities at all three campus (LA, NY, and SOBE) and chain-of-command protocols are followed.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform.
The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.
Serve as the primary contact for currently enrolled and prospective veterans and benefit-eligible dependents on campus.
Provide accurate information to all interesting veterans regarding current educational benefits and programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attend monthly open house events, veteran specific professional development events and facilitate specific division of Veterans Services events such as Master Classes.
Assist DVS Director in executing outreach and recruitment activities.
Facilitate appropriate referrals to other internal and external support programs, such as NYFA Counseling Services, Academic Services, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVS), Vet Centers and Department of Labor Veterans Employment.
Serve as the primary contact in the certification of veteran’s GI Bill education benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs, processing Military Tuition Assistance.
Assist with the development of the South Beach DVS campus veterans’ program, which includes serving as a contact for currently enrolled and prospective veterans and benefit-eligible dependents.
Organize outreach efforts to educate those currently serving in the United States military, veterans and their family members about the educational programs offered at the New York Film Academy.
Assist veteran students in the development of a recognized student organization.
Expand formal partnerships with external resources on behalf of the New York Film Academy.
Develop an orientation program for veterans enrolled at the New York Film Academy.
Serve as the primary contact to support NYFA DVS marketing efforts.
Assist in additional tasks, projects and activities as needed and at the request of NYFA and DVS leadership.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge and understanding of the Department of Veterans Affairs GI bill education benefits.
Knowledge of the Department of Veteran Affairs Education Benefits.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Must adhere to protocols set forth by the Division of Veterans Services.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in related fields.
Minimum of 3-4 years of related prior experience.
Military Veteran is a plus but not required.