Veteran Affairs



 
Division SDEM
Department Name   Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (HOVA)
Address 120 E 149th Street, The Bronx, N.Y. 10451
Building & Room # D Building, Room 101F
Primary Supervisor Name Ricardo Garcia
Primary Supervisor Phone#: 7183197955
Primary Supervisor Email: rgarcia@hostos.cuny.edu
FWS Student Job Title Office Assistant 
Number of Positions 2
 
On-Campus Job description 
Aid and assist student-veterans apply for VA Education Benefits, admissions, and financial aid. Answer in-person questions, phone calls, and emails in a courteous and professional manner. Serve as an office assistant to the HOVA Veterans Coordinator, VA Certifying Official and Veterans Director, and the Student Veterans Club Executive Officers. Communicate effectively with Hostos faculty regarding student-veteran issues. Laisse with national, regional and state veterans service organizations and groups. Abide by federal, state, and CUNY policy and regulations regarding the safe keeping and confidentiality of student records and personal identifying information.
 
Skills required or requested:  Must be a Military Dependent, Active, Veteran, National Guard, or Reservist to qualify. 

Preferred: student that is currently using VA Education Benefits during employment period. Student must be currently enrolled in an active status for the semester.
 
Desired Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Flexible Hours available