Chief Education Liaison Officer

The Chief Education Liaison Officer (CELO) is in the Oversight & Accountability Division. The incumbent works with State Approving Agencies and other outside activities and agencies, with educational institutions, and with training establishments in all matters involving administration of the education programs administered by the VA. The incumbent is responsible for effectuating all approval, compliance and liaison activities associated with VA education programs. Other duties include: Investigate fraud referral and review State Approving Agencies approval of school and employer programs. Works cooperatively with the State Approving Agency officials in resolving complex problems relating to program approval, supervisory inspection, and withdrawal of approval for title 38 U.S.C. purposes. Assign work reviews completed work, prepares performance appraisals and evaluations, interviews prospective employees and selects candidates for positions, prepares recommendations for awards, initiat