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Cotulla Education

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

Cotulla Education is a dynamic ecosystem that empowers the future workforce by transforming ambition into action. It connects education and industry to provide best-in-class training and skills development, focusing on hands-on education that leads to lasting careers in various essential roles, including healthcare and skilled trades. Cotulla's mission is to build clear pathways to success for individuals and communities by preparing them for high-demand jobs.

📋 Description

• Serve as the institution’s primary School Certifying Official (SCO) and oversee VA operations across all campuses • Lead, develop, and manage a centralized team of VA Specialists/SCOs, including training, performance management, and accountability for processing and compliance standards • Oversee certification and administration of approved military and veteran education benefit programs, including Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Veteran Readiness and Employment, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance, Military Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA • Ensure timely and accurate submission of enrollment certifications, adjustments, student status changes, program completions, and other required reporting • Conduct regular audits of student enrollments, curriculum changes, program adjustments, and VA records • Maintain compliance with VA requirements including the 85/15 rule, enrollment reporting, 35% exemption renewal, and required SCO training • Lead preparation for VA audits, compliance reviews, and Risk-Based Surveys • Develop and implement standardized processes and internal controls across campuses • Serve as primary liaison with the State Approving Agency (SAA) and coordinate academic program approvals • Partner with Student Accounts and Financial Aid on tuition and fee reporting, billing, and VA benefit administration • Monitor and reconcile VA payments, debts, and overpayments • Provide training and regulatory guidance to VA staff, campus partners, and leadership • Ensure compliance with FERPA and institutional privacy requirements

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent on-the-job experience, required • Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public administration, or a related field preferred • 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 a comparable VA enrollment certification system • Working knowledge of VA education benefit programs, including Chapters 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606, Military Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA • Working knowledge of State Approving Agency requirements, VA compliance standards, and certification processes • Understanding of FERPA and student data privacy requirements • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential student information • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams • Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments and campuses • Ability and willingness to travel for business purposes and occasionally work outside regular business hours • Must complete required U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initial SCO training within 30 days of hire • Must maintain annual SCO professional development and training requirements mandated by the VA

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) and matching • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance options • Parental leave • Paid time off • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement