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State Approving Officer

State Approving Officer

CompanyOklahoma State Government
LocationOklahoma City, OK, USA
Salary$62294 – $62294
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Knowledge of administration principles and practices
  • Knowledge of veterans programs and benefits
  • Knowledge of personnel and project management
  • Knowledge of research techniques pertinent to academic documents
  • Knowledge of education and training programs
  • Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt courses of action
  • Ability to communicate agency procedures and results in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with other agencies and organizations
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of management and effective supervision
  • Ability to review and evaluate various educational and training programs
  • Demonstrable skills in time and project management
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Four years experience in postsecondary education administration
  • Knowledge of veteran education benefits

Responsibilities

  • Reviews and analyzes applications for approval of training courses and requests for information on operating procedures from public and private degree granting schools, non-degree trade and business schools, hospitals operating professional courses and apprenticeships and other on-the-job training establishments
  • Evaluates applications for modification of training courses and operating procedures for compliance with state and federal laws
  • Monitors the progress of veterans enrolled in approved courses
  • Provides technical assistance and guidance to school authorities, veteran students and organizations involved in the education and training of veterans and other eligible persons
  • Receives and evaluates complaints from veterans and government officials concerning the handling of veterans training programs
  • Conducts formal investigations and advises school officials on discrepancies and requirements for correction
  • Recommends disapproval of training if corrections are not made
  • Makes on-site visits to schools at the request of the Veterans Administration to investigate and resolve problems noted during school compliance surveys conducted by the VA or VA sub-contractor
  • Prepares written reports of school visits and makes recommendations for continuing approval, suspension or disapproval
  • Conducts and/or assists in Risk-Based Surveys
  • Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.