Military Student Assistant (Oa)

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command•MacDill AFB, FL

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the International Military Student Clerk (IMSC) for student-support activities and requirements for JSOU-O international military student officer candidates, and to provide miscellaneous clerical support to JSOU departments. The role manages student-support activities, coordinates procedures to meet department needs, maintains and reconciles accounting records and transactions for multiple accounts, and uses office automation software to prepare a variety of documents.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including administrative support functions and office procedures.
Experience identifying administrative, procedural, or program-support deficiencies and devising and implementing methods to address them.
Skill in written communication, including preparing instructional materials, procedural guidelines, and administrative materials.
Knowledge of supply functions, operations, work methods, governing regulations, and instructions.
Ability to use office automation software, tools, and techniques to produce documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
Skill in relating budget entries to the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of support organizations.
Knowledge of JSOU organizational and functional responsibilities and JSOU Education Department operations.
Knowledge of JSOU-O structure, programs, work methods, and basic budget and accounting concepts, methods, and procedures.
Skill in fact-finding, problem analysis, problem resolution, and developing concrete action plans.
Ability to gather, analyze, and present facts; communicate effectively with tact and courtesy; plan and organize work; and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and organize administrative programs and functions of JSOU-O.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07.
Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if requested; the incumbent must sign an acknowledgment that the position is a Testing Designated Position.

Responsibilities

Manage student-support activities and requirements for JSOU-O international military student officer candidates.
Coordinate procedures to meet department needs and ensure they are understood and followed consistently by staff.
Maintain, control, and reconcile accounting transactions and records for multiple accounts.
Use office automation software to produce a wide range of documents and formats.
Provide miscellaneous clerical support to JSOU departments.