Student Employee- Veterans Benefits Processing- Program Specialist
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Program Specialist - Veterans Benefits Processing
Job Description:
A VBP Student Worker will be responsible for:
Assisting VA and/or Hazlewood beneficiaries with any claims or issues
Distribute information about VA and/or Hazlewood programs and educational
benefits
Help Veterans and their beneficiaries with questions about benefits
Assist with processing required documentation for their benefits
Help maintain and organize files regarding military educational benefits
Student workers will provide excellent customer service to current,
future, and potential students who may or may not be using a military
educational benefit both in person and by phone
General office tasks such as scanning, shredding, auditing certifications,
and indexing required documentation for students' military educational
benefits
Communicate with the Veteran and/or dependent in a positive, patient,
problem-solving, and optimistic manner
Refers Veteran and their beneficiaries to campus partner resources (e.g.
VRE, VRC, Vet Center Outreach coordinator)
Helps to establish Veteran community on campus in collaboration with
Veteran Student Organization through group meetings and outings
May provide outreach services
Answering phones
Other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
Must be using a VA Educational Benefit at Sam Houston State University
Pay as of now has to be 7.25 per hour because this is a Federal program
and the Federal Min. Wage is 7.25 per hour
Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition 202600175ST
Title Student Employee- Veterans Benefits Processing- Program Specialist
Employee Class Student Employee
College Work Study Position Yes
Department Veterans Benefits Processing
Division Division of Enrollment
Hours per week Max 25
Hiring Rate 7.25 – 10.00/hr
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position A VBP Student Worker will be responsible for:
Assisting VA and/or Hazlewood beneficiaries with any claims or issues
Distribute information about VA and/or Hazlewood programs and educational
benefits
Help Veterans and their beneficiaries with questions about benefits
Assist with processing required documentation for their benefits
Help maintain and organize files regarding military educational benefits
Student workers will provide excellent customer service to current,
future, and potential students who may or may not be using a military
educational benefit both in person and by phone
General office tasks such as scanning, shredding, auditing certifications,
and indexing required documentation for students' military educational
benefits
Communicate with the Veteran and/or dependent in a positive, patient,
problem-solving, and optimistic manner
Refers Veteran and their beneficiaries to campus partner resources (e.g.
VRE, VRC, Vet Center Outreach coordinator)
Helps to establish Veteran community on campus in collaboration with
Veteran Student Organization through group meetings and outings
May provide outreach services
Answering phones
Other duties as assigned
Other Requirements for the Position
Must be using a VA Educational benefit at SHSU
Pay as of now has to be 7.25/hr because this is a Federal program and the
Federal Min. Wage is 7.25/hr
Must fill out VA Work Study Form found
here:https: // www. vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-22-8691-are.pdf and
submit it to[email protected].
Open Date 04/23/2026
Position Number 9N9262
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title Shay Vonlossberg-Saiger
Contact Phone 936-294-3170
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Building & Room # Estill Building Room 228
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
Yes
No
Are you currently using a VA Military benefit at Sam Houston State University?
Yes
No
