Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to Public
Duties
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Education Services Specialist
BUSINESS TITLE: Education Services Specialist
JOB SERIES: 1740 PAYLEVEL: NF-4
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides assistance to the Education Service Officer in the management and administration of the Education Center's mission to provide educational programs to improve the competence of active duty Marines, assisting in their progression, and improving the caliber of education in the Marine Corps. Serves as an educational counselor for the MCCS Education Center. Provides primary sources of education information and counseling to military personnel, their dependents, and other personnel seeking assistance. Must travel to all Marine Corps Education Centers on Okinawa as needed. Provides sound counseling to all military personnel, their family members and eligible civilians regarding educational and vocational opportunities. The incumbent performs all duties normally associated with Marine Corps Tuition Assistance (TA) and the Voluntary Education Program. By means of interviews, academic histories, review of transcripts, various test results, etc., assists students in establishing realistic goals, while active duty and post military, and enables students to come to know himself/herself, abilities, aptitudes, academic and vocational potentials, and possible routes to achievement of his/her goals. Counsels on completion of academic training from high school completion through graduate degrees. Assists personnel in making course and program choices and planning their educational roadmap. Counsels on the requirements and selection of various tests that are available and administered at the Education Center. Utilizes professional academic principles and techniques when counseling on all phases of the program. Provides unit educational briefs which will include all Voluntary Education Programs and Veteran's benefits. Assists personnel in selecting appropriate career fields. Advises on educational requirements and methods of acquiring necessary skills or training. Through initial counseling, provides continuing assistance and encouragement to the individual in the attainment of these established goals. Determines tuition assistance eligibility, advises on veterans affairs education programs and other grants, loans and scholarships. Clarifies Tuition Assistance policy for military students. Assists Marine Corps personnel with the processing of TA and course registration required by the institutions. Provides assistance to those requesting Veterans Administration educational benefits, and provides information to interested students regarding grants and loans available for educational purposes. Provides information about educational financial assistance to all military personnel and family members. Assists with the preparation of reports for submission to Headquarters Marine Corps. Collects pertinent data to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of required information. This includes, but is not limited to, the compiling, correcting, analyzing and editing of various information to ensure all reports contain concise, pertinent information. In the absence of the Education Services Officer, may assume full responsibility for the continued day-to-day operations of the Education Center. Coordinates programs and helps to solve academic issues with personnel in Marine Corps unit commands. Maintains relationships with civilian educational institutions by ascertaining types of courses being offered and requirements for enrollment. Uses these contacts to promote interest in the Marine Corps educational programs and to encourage cooperation with such institutions. Counsels Officers and Enlisted personnel who are considering applying for Marine Corps Programs for degree completion or commissioning and assists Marines with the necessary forms. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- See Duties and Qualifications
EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, or related field is required.
- Master's Degree is highly preferred.
- Must have a minimum of three years experience in, or related to, higher education and/or career planning, direct advisement of students, employment services, curriculum design, and/or instructing.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of education principles and processes to help implement and administer educational programs and of the theories, principles, and techniques of education and training to provide educational advisement.
- Demonstrated ability to provide academic counseling to individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of educational goals.
- Knowledge of financial aid resources available to the military community.
- Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate workshops for both in classroom and online instruction and delivery.
- Able to conduct self-guided research to remain current and provide guidance on Marine Corps Orders, Department of Defense Directives, Veteran Affairs policies, college admission policies, educational guides and manuals, and education related military programs.
- Effective communication skills to assist in providing accurate information and assistance in a timely manner and to express oneself orally and in writing in a highly professional manner. Ability to compose written reports and materials clearly, concisely, and effectively, without error.
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, printer, etc., and have current knowledge in various office computer programs and software applications.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
Required Documents
Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315. - Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
- May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
- Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied.
- Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.
- The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.
All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process. Next steps
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
|