Education Services Specialist

Department of Defense • Fort Wainwright, AK

363d • $83,603 - $108,678

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Army Education Center Program Administrator. As such, the incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and reports on the full scope of activities required to accomplish the Army Continuing Education system (ACES) program for assigned education center(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in relevant areas such as tests and measurement, adult education, educational program administration, curriculum development, teaching methods, guidance and counseling, career planning, or occupational information.
• One year of specialized experience providing adult education services to serviced personnel who will pursue higher education; assisting in the coordination of adult educational programs and services offered.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates assigned activities of the Installation Army Education Center, functions and projects, to ensure the goals and objectives of the education services and the credentialing/licensure program.
• Exercises responsibility for all assigned work performed in the Education Center, to include tuition assistance, the Functional Academic Skills Training program, Multi-Use Learning Facility, testing, college programs and classroom management.
• Contacts unit commanders to discuss requirements in order to provide command responsive programs and unit participation in education developmental programs.
• Provides the full range of general education and career development counseling to Service members, Retirees, DoD civilians, and eligible U.S. contractors, local nationals, and adult family members of the installation or activity.

Benefits

• Salary range: $83,603 - $108,678 per year
• 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Full-time work schedule
• Permanent appointment type
• Occasional travel required (up to 5%)
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees