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JOEL ARCHULETA

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hardworking Veteran Support Specialist skilled in troubleshooting and analysis. Accustomed to drafting and maintaining detailed veteran student reports. Personable and veteran student-focused with passion for fostering loyalty and satisfaction.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterans Service Specialist

Chicago City Colleges
01.2022 - Current


  • Participated in writing a grant that awarded $540,000 to Chicago City Colleges by the Department of Education
  • Guides prospective and continuing students in applying for and understanding federal and state veteran/military education benefits; explains VA benefit programs such as the Post/911 GI Bill; and reviews military documents (i.e. certificate of eligibility; DD214) to help assess benefits eligibility
  • Practices a holistic approach to help meet the unique needs of military affiliated students and increase student retention and success. Discusses academic and social/personal issues and provides referrals to campus services (i.e. tutoring, wellness) as well as external social services (i.e. housing).

College Advisor

Chicago City Colleges
03.2003 - Current
  • Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.

Field Artillery First Sergeant

US Army
11.1981 - 10.2016
  • Coordinated soldier employment and training.
  • Checked combat plans and assigned correct equipment.
  • Planned field operations involving hundreds of personnel.
  • Developed doctrines and goals for unique missions and instructed troops.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
06.2003

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
12.1996

Skills

  • Financial Controls
  • Display Arrangements
  • Student and Service Understanding
  • Enrollment Processing

Timeline

Veterans Service Specialist

Chicago City Colleges
01.2022 - Current

College Advisor

Chicago City Colleges
03.2003 - Current

Field Artillery First Sergeant

US Army
11.1981 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Olive-Harvey College

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