Veteran Student Services (VSS) Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a Veteran Student Services Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- include management of VA enrollment certifications, maintaining accurate student files according to institutional and VA regulations and.
Requirements
- The position requires independent judgment and decision making and the utilization of resources in the assessment and resolution of student issues.
- Conducts detailed analyses of student academic and VA records.
- Assists with coverage of student files when needed due to extended counselor personal leave.
- VSS Counselors are expected to communicate with students proactively via phone, email, text, and in-person to promote student retention and maintain a high level of customer service.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $19.96/hr
- 18 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Veteran Student Services (VSS) Counselor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Key skills for this role include School Certifying Official (SCO), VA Program Management, Enrollment Certifications, Student File Maintenance, Independent Judgment.
Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Tuition Coverage, Retirement Plan with 4% Match.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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