Supervisory Education Specialist

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

24d

About The Position

Serves as Deputy Director of the Admissions Directorate at HQ USAFA, sharing with the Director responsibility and authority for planning, developing, and administering the United States Air Force Academy admissions program to meet the needs of the United States Air Force. The incumbent may make technical and executive decisions for the Director in all areas of functional responsibility and represent the Admissions Directorate and commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events. When acting as the senior official in the commander's absence, the incumbent has the commander's authority and prerogatives, except for UCMJ authority, which is vested in military officers.

The position exercises first-level supervisory and managerial authority over the Directorate of Admissions command office and four division chiefs, and second-level authority over 1,700 personnel across the Admissions Liaison, Recruiting, Operations Support, and Selections divisions.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including knowledge of university admissions practices and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students.
• Experience or skill collecting, evaluating, and interpreting admissions data to establish goals and meet admissions targets; organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside admissions; analyzing work methods and procedures; developing improvement measures; and implementing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD directives, Air Force and Air Force Academy instructions, and legal mandates and constraints under U.S.C. Titles 10 and 32, the Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA.
• Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, safety, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct an organization’s functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Skill using computer software applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to public and political audiences.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-13 is required for GS-14 consideration.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Overtime may be required.
• May be required to perform other duties supporting extended mission requirements during conflict or staffing shortages.
• This is a drug-testing-designated position subject to random testing.
• Position is obligated and the incumbent may be required to vacate it when the employee with return rights returns.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of Admissions' alter ego, planning, organizing, and managing admissions program activities and policies.
• Participate with the Commander in supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Develop and manage admissions strategic plans, policies, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives and perform special assignments, including long-term planning, providing functional and technical advice and guidance, and maintaining continuity of management.
• Represent the Admissions Directorate and commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events.
• Exercise first-level supervisory and managerial authority over the command office and four division chiefs, and second-level supervisory and managerial authority over personnel in four admissions divisions.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed