Education Services Specialist

Quick Facts

The Education Services Specialist plans, implements, administers, and advises voluntary education opportunities, including the Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) program and career/force development programs, for military members, DoD civilians, and family members.

Description

Provide individual career, academic, and force development advisement and act as a technical expert on voluntary education programs. Coordinate and support the SkillBridge program, deliver mass briefings, and handle outreach, customer service, and related administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career, academic, and force development advisement
• Serve as a technical expert on voluntary education programs
• Advise and coordinate SkillBridge program support
• Deliver mass briefings and perform outreach and customer service
• Perform administrative duties related to the Voluntary Education program

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Completion of the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Ability to travel occasionally on military or commercial aircraft
• May be required to work evenings and weekends
• Meet specialized experience or education requirements for the GS-7 level (or higher), or a qualifying combination of experience and education
• If using education to qualify, submit a transcript copy with the application
• Degree must include/supplement at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position; at least one course from specified subject areas (tests/measurement, adult education, educational program administration, curriculum development/design, teaching methods, guidance/counseling, career planning, occupational information)

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.