Duties
Serves as the primary staff officer for AU Advisory Board activities. Maintains qualification as Designated Federal Official and assures all advisory board activities comply with FACA requirements. Maintains currency and accuracy of all required information in the FACA database as required by OSD policies. Collects, coordinates, assigns, and tracks action items, recommendations, and observations from governance bodies to inform stakeholder and senior leader discussions and decisions.
Manages and synchronizes university-level governance activities and communication to advance AU Strategic Plan goals. This includes independent planning, coordinating, and facilitating governance meetings including BoV (main and subcommittee), AU Strategy Council, AU Academic Council, AU Officer Deans' Council, AU Commander's Business Meetings, and other meetings as required. Serves as a key liaison between governance structures and stakeholders (including senior leadership, AU HQ staff, School Commandants, and the AU Faculty Senate), and establishing mechanisms for collecting and disseminating information related to effective university reporting and best practices in higher education.
Develops objectives, measurable indicators of progress toward strategic goals and initiatives recommended by various AU stakeholders. Prepares and presents reports, briefings, and analytical reports to stakeholders and senior leaders that indicate trends related to strategic objectives, goals, and initiatives. Develops recommendations that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness in governance policies, processes, and procedures across all mission areas of the University. Monitors and reports enterprise strategic governance metrics and academic project milestones.
Guides AU Strategic Plans and Integration. Leads and contributes to the university's mission by engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service across academic and professional domains. Delivers instruction, facilitates workshops, and conducts briefings in areas of expertise, ensuring the alignment of these activities with AU's strategic objectives. Provides high-level organizational, academic, and subject matter expertise, offering comprehensive project support through briefings, workshops, and detailed reporting at internal and external symposia and conferences. Actively engages with internal and external stakeholders to solicit valuable insights and foster collaboration that supports AU's mission. Represents AU in diverse academic and professional forums, enhancing the institution's visibility and influence within the broader academic and defense communities. Undertakes other duties as required, contributing to the advancement of institutional priorities and objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- A Secret security clearance is required
- You may qualify for moving expenses, if authorized, it may be covered using PCS, Recruitment or Relocation Incentive in accordance with agency policy.
- Incumbent will be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty, including overseas travel.
- This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. This is an Administratively Determined position in the excepted service.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, a candidate must meet the education and experience requirements listed. The candidate's resumes must clearly describe relevant experience, official transcripts will be required as part of the application. An interview is expected to be performed as part of the candidate hiring process.
Broad knowledge of best practices, standards, and requirements for higher education institutions, coupled with understanding of educational research and statistics for program effectiveness analysis.
Skill in formulating and executing organizational and management strategies both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to design, execute, and coordinate complex institutional effectiveness and assessment projects, including managing diverse teams and fostering external liaison relationships.
Ability to collaborate, inspire, and motivate others towards goal accomplishment, while addressing sensitive issues professionally.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with high-level individuals from diverse backgrounds (general officers, senior executives, college presidents, association representatives, and corporate CEOs).
Knowledge of scholarly research methods and ability to conduct inquiry and publish in academic venues.
Broad knowledge of both the military and academic culture and requirements of teaching effectively in a dynamic academic environment.
Incumbent may be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice, by military or commercial air or by any other designated means to conferences, meetings, for mobile training, or other functions away from the duty site.
The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Must have knowledge of University-level governance, operations, and Academic Affairs coordination, along with familiarity with higher education accreditation principles and processes.
The incumbent must have a demonstrated ability to design valid and reliable data collection instruments that yield appropriate quantitative and qualitative data to document effective strategic program management.
Experience executing collaborative projects with senior-level (e.g., SecDef, CSAF, University Presidents, CEOs) partners is required.
Proven ability to manage and coordinate large, complex projects within time constraints, while working with high-level professionals.
Education
An earned Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Operations Research, Higher Education Administration, Policy, and Leadership, Educational Administration, or related discipline is required.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit official transcriptswith the application. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Benefits
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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 package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice: Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
- Cover letter, which should address your qualifications for the position described above.
- Digital Education Statement: Applicants will submit a statement describing their approaches to integrating digital education into teaching, scholarship, life experiences and/or service. The statement needs to highlight examples of leveraging technology to enhance learning, promote innovation, or advance digital literacy in an academic setting. Applicants are encouraged to address the use of emerging technologies, such as AI or data analytics, and their potential contributions to Air University's mission of preparing students, faculty, and staff for a rapidly evolving digital environment.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or academic resume: Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your official transcripts - must contain the university logo (can be a copy) and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Separate List of Professional References: Names and contact information for three individuals who can speak to your accomplishments, work ethic, and character. These individuals should have no stake in the outcome of this search.
- Veterans: If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service/type under honorable conditions (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If you are also claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable).
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/29/2025
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12785856
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
- It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking
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Human Resources
WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.