Transition Readiness Program Advisor Nf4

U.S. Marine Corps • Oceanside, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Team as a Transition Readiness Program (TRP) Advisor. This role is part of the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) Branch within Marine and Family Programs. The TRP Advisor will provide comprehensive career coaching and advisement to military members transitioning to civilian life, focusing on employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing. The position involves program development, data analysis, budget input, research on labor market trends, and organizing career events. The advisor will also promote program awareness through outreach, build community partnerships, and collaborate with employers to create job opportunities. Maintaining communication with military members, HQMC leadership, DoD branches, external agencies, and academic institutions is crucial for seamless service delivery and referrals. The role includes executing data collection and reporting processes, supporting program evaluations, and participating in inspections. The advisor will provide individualized guidance on Individual Development Plans (IDP) and Individual Transition Plans (ITP), advise on employer-required skills, and provide information on educational entrance requirements. Coaching clients through the Initial Counseling (IC) and Capstone Review, and documenting their completion on the DD Form 2648 eForm, are key responsibilities. The position also involves instructing standardized TRS curriculum, facilitating P&PD workshops, and developing courses on career development topics. The advisor must manage the classroom effectively, use standardized curriculum, maintain records, and provide World Class Customer Service.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience directly related to career planning, employment services, or direct advisement of students. Relevant education may be substituted for experience.
• Expert ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and in person with various levels of technical, professional, management and administrative personnel.
• Skills to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expert ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and overall professionalism.
• Must be able to incorporate and rapidly adapt to changing facets, priorities, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of the career services.
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments.
• In depth knowledge of IGMC functional area checklist process and execution.
• Must have a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• If located OCONUS, must have a SOFA driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
• Must be able to provide a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, if applicable to the position.
• Resume that does not exceed 2 pages.

Nice To Haves

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of career coaching duties and advisement in the areas of employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing.
• Assist in the development of plans for current and projected programs to achieve goals and objectives.
• Collect, verify, and adjust data from diverse sources and perform qualitative analysis.
• Prepare reports and input for budgets.
• Research information on local and national career, education and/or recruitment processes and standards, and labor market trends and produce supporting materials for distribution to clients.
• Organize special events, such as job and career fairs and facilitate and/or support all other assigned activities and events.
• Promote awareness of the programs through targeted outreach efforts, including marketing campaigns, informational sessions, and networking events.
• Utilize and maintain systems of outreach strategies and community partnerships.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of relationships with corporate industry personnel, small businesses, local chambers of commerce, state employment services, universities, and private employment agencies to develop a network of potential employment opportunities for clients.
• Collaborate with employers to cultivate job opportunities, foster strategic partnerships and professional relationships.
• Maintain continuous communication with military members to assist with their completion of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) requirements.
• Execute HQMC established data collection, reporting processes and procedures.
• Document and report services provided, and support rendered.
• Support program evaluation efforts; participate in the Inspector General of the Marine Corps’ (IGMC) Comprehensive Command Inspections (CCI), prepare reports, after-action requirements, and follow-on support for all assigned unit-level inspections.
• Recommend corrective actions and support follow-up inspections.
• Support and participate in the Marine Corps Family Program (MCFP) Certification; participate in MCFP Certification interviews and observations as requested.
• Evaluate and interpret data to identify and clarify issues and concerns; conduct, organize, and provide program analysis.
• Provide individualized instruction, advice, and guidance to assist clients with their completion of the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP).
• Advise clients on the development of skills required by employers and provide information on the entrance requirements to colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutions.
• Coach clients with completion of the individualized Initial Counseling (IC) and Capstone Review and properly document their completion on the DD Form 2648 eForm.
• Assist clients in developing job search skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques.
• Assist clients with completion of all Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) requirements and document the client’s completion of the TRS requirements.
• Assist in the development of procedures that support effective execution of advisement to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of clients.
• Adapt services for clients as needed.
• Instruct standardized TRS curriculum to support the client’s completion of mandated Career Readiness Standard (CRS) deliverables.
• Actively engage the clients to support their retention of knowledge by conducting interactive demonstrations throughout lectures and facilitating guiding activities, hands-on exercises, and group discussions.
• Facilitate P&PD workshops and trainings to include the Pre-Separation Counseling briefs, Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC) training, Commander/Designee training and command leadership briefs.
• Support the development of courses on relevant career development topics to include resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking, and salary negotiation.
• Organize and present workshops on subjects of interest in related topics.
• Design and implement effective learning strategies and environments and deliver instruction of high quality.
• Adapt instructional strategies to meet client needs and utilize technology and varied media as appropriate.
• Manage the classroom effectively.
• Use Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) standardized curriculum and facilitator’s guide, follow the assigned schedule, provide clients with course syllabus and participant’s guides, establish a safe and respectful learning environment, maintain accurate client attendance and achievement records and ensure opportunities for client participation.
• Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Assist clients and communicate positively in a friendly manner.
• Take action to solve problems quickly.
• Alert the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standards.
• Promptly report any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the TRP Manager.
• Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours.
• May travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.
• Attend professional meetings, education conferences, training workshops, HQMC conference calls and annual trainings as required, to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

What This Job Offers

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