Veterans Services Specialist (GSVOTC) SPC - req12830
SAN ANTONIO, TXPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Alamo Colleges District
Job overview
The Veterans Services Specialist at Alamo Colleges District supports veterans and their families by providing intake, assessment, and referral services at the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center, contributing to veteran assistance and community support.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves performing intake and assessment for veterans, providing administrative support to the GSVOTC management, coordinating facilities and IT support for service providers, compiling reports, purchasing supplies, and assisting with facility operations.
Compensation and benefits
The position is hourly, grant-funded, benefits eligible, and includes standard benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of two years related experience; preferred qualifications include five years of experience and being a U.S. Armed Forces veteran; a valid driver's license and insurability are required.
Work environment and culture
The Alamo Colleges District is a diverse, award-winning educational collective focused on empowering communities, with a culture supporting economic and social mobility, especially for veterans and underrepresented groups.
Company information
Alamo Colleges District is a collective of five colleges in Greater San Antonio, serving over 70,000 students annually, recognized as the #1 workforce education provider in the region, and includes the unique HBCU and HSI St. Philip’s College.
Team overview
The specialist will work under the GSVOTC Director within the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center, supporting a team focused on veteran services.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center in San Antonio, TX, with typical hours from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Application process
Applicants should contact employment@alamo.edu for eligibility clarification if a TRS or ORP retiree; the posting closes on 7/9/2025 at 6:00pm CST; a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report are required.
Unique job features
The position is grant-funded and uniquely serves veterans through a specialized outreach and transition center, emphasizing community impact and veteran support.
Company overview
Alamo Colleges District is a network of five community colleges in San Antonio, Texas, providing affordable higher education and workforce training. They generate revenue through tuition, state funding, and grants, focusing on associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education. Established in 1945, the district has grown to serve over 100,000 students annually, emphasizing student success, community engagement, and economic development.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience in intake, assessment, and referral services, especially related to veterans and their families, aligning with the core responsibilities of the Veterans Services Specialist role at Alamo Colleges District.
Highlight your administrative skills, including support for daily operations, coordination of facilities, IT, and audio-visual resources, and your ability to compile and maintain detailed reports and metrics for management.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Alamo Colleges District official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards listing this position to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or management in the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center (GSVOTC) division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experiences supporting veterans or expressing admiration for the district’s commitment to diverse communities and veteran services.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description such as 'veterans outreach,' 'intake and assessment,' 'administrative support,' 'data compilation,' and 'facility coordination' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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