Educational Technician

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to counsel, evaluate, and enroll outstanding cadet candidates who have the attributes to succeed at the Air Force Academy and meet the needs of the Air and Space Force by communicating with candidates and supporting applicants throughout the admissions cycle. This role involves processing and evaluating pre-candidate questionnaires, promoting candidate kits, and updating applicants and candidates on their admissions status. The technician will conduct personal, telephonic, and virtual counseling in response to inquiries from applicants/candidates. They will also receive, evaluate eligibility, and process various nomination requests, including Presidential, Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans (CODDV), Children of Medal of Honor Recipients (COMHR), Honor Military Schools (JROTC), Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and Airmen/Guardian (Regular, Reserve, ANG) nominations. Additionally, the position requires participation in small working groups to review and update policies and procedures, and complete special projects.

Requirements

Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Disclosure of Political Appointments.
Requires an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense objectives, policies, procedures, or pertinent regulatory requirements affecting civilian and military education/training programs.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources as applicable.
Personnel data to which the incumbent may have access is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
Must keep abreast of developments in the educational counseling field and career field needs of the Air Force as well as occupational needs in civilian life by regularly reading a variety of professional journals and related publications.
Overtime may be required.
May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
May have additional duties assigned.
Will be required to travel on TDY in accordance with JTR.
Will occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft.
Must not be afraid of flying.
One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Expert knowledge of college admissions practices from initiating an application to final admittance.
Knowledge of operating computer applications, Microsoft products (to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and office automation devices.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating pertinent documents to include high school and college transcripts, application forms, as well as other official documents, and making recommendations on candidate records.
Ability to interpret and apply, Title 10, USC, DoD Instructions, DAF Instructions, agency instructions, policies, procedures, and precedents regarding complex admissions cases.
Ability to tactfully provide guidance and counseling to prospective candidates and general admissions policies to the public at large.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work in a professional manner with senior officers and Federal officials such as Congressional staffers, Admissions Liaison Officers, and other agency staff members.

Responsibilities

Processes and evaluates pre-candidate questionaries.
Promotes candidate kits.
Updates applicants and candidates of their admissions status.
Conducts personal, telephonic, and virtual counseling in response to inquiries on behalf of applicants/candidates.
Receives, evaluates eligibility, and processes applicant/candidate Presidential, Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans (CODDV), Children of Medal of Honor Recipients (COMHR), Honor Military Schools (JROTC) and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and Airmen/Guardian (Regular, Reserve, ANG) nomination requests.
Participates in small working groups to review and update policies, procedures, and complete special projects.

Benefits

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