Voluntary Education Specialist NF4

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Supports the Voluntary Education Program, within the Education Services Branch, Personal and Professional Readiness Directorate (MFR), Marine and Family Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department (M&RA), Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC). Supports research and analysis, formulation and execution, planning, development, coordination and monitoring of Voluntary Education and Leadership Scholar Program for the work area to evaluate functional effectiveness of programs, practices, operations, productivity, and efficiency (on a qualitative or quantitative basis).

Assists with promoting the educational advancement of the Marine Corps, assists with compliance, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Marine Corps-wide Voluntary Education and Leadership Scholar Programs and associated educational services, to prepare updates to policies as directed. Supports programs that promote readiness, attract quality personnel, and assist in furthering post-secondary education for Marines and their families.

Acts as secondary contact for the Marine Corps Education and Career Program issues between the Marine Corps and the American Council on Education (ACE) and between the Marine Corps and the Department of War (DoW). Assists with implementation of Congressionally mandated educational programs. The work involves support of Voluntary Off-Duty Education to include: Tuition Assistance (TA); United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP); Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL); Leadership Scholar Program (LSP); Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education System (DANTES); Academic Skills Program (MASP); Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB); Post 9/11 GI Bill; Joint Services Transcript (JST); Department of Education (ED); Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Assistance Programs in conjunction with the DoD, post-secondary, high school completion programs, federal and state financial aid programs, and the Apprenticeship Program in conjunction with the Department of Labor (DOL).

Assists with conducting analytical studies and economic analyses to ensure functional needs are met for programs and services. Assists with formal / informal recommendations to installation staff on corrective actions and monitors follow-up inspections. Working with the Voluntary Education Program Manager to help plan, develop, and conduct analyses for current and projected programs to achieve goals and objectives.

Supports reviews of reports, requests for accuracy, and conformance with budget controls and guidance. Assists in the development of budgeting support materials, estimates, narrative justifications, and briefs. Participates in program and resource allocation reviews, communicates resource requirements, and submits Voluntary Education Program Manager recommendations to higher authority.

Supports leadership actions and recommendations to identify alternative concepts to satisfy operational deficiencies to support goals and initiatives of the work area. Participates in reviews to evaluate performance and capabilities of the MGIB and Post 9/11 GI Bill Program and other Education Programs. Assists with the development of plans and administers collection of diverse data from Marine Corps installations on: services provided, program data, costs, staffing, facilities, program utilization, patrons, demographics, and service requirements.

Supports the Voluntary Education Program Manager in the interest of the Marine Corps relative to education issues with top level representatives of universities, colleges, civilian academic organizations, professional associations, Inter-service Voluntary Education Board (IVEB), DANTES, ED, and other government agencies.

Assists with United Services Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) in coordination with the Navy College Campus, DOL, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) requirements. Assists with coordination between the Test Control Section of Marine & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Studies and Analysis for oversight of military classification and command education testing programs that aid in career advancement for Marines and, where applicable, their family members.

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. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Three (3) years of experience in program evaluation and development of college-level public. Relevant education may be substituted for experience. Professional knowledge of principles, practices, and operations of Marine Corps Education Centers on local military installations is required. Incumbent must possess practical knowledge and experience of the broad range of duties performed by command Unit Education Officers (UEO) as well as installation Education Services Officers (ESO).

Knowledge and experience in fiscal operations related to budgeting, accounting, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue review, and reporting are important. Experience in research and program management. Knowledge of education related programs such as the Montgomery GI Bill and military Tuition Assistance. Experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill to analyze and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of business practices and functional program operations to meet goals and objectives.

Skill to analyze and evaluate procedures and systems to improve operations. Skill to perform surveys to determine compliance with established policies and procedures and establish sound management practices. Skill to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders. Skill to prepare presentations using related computer software and deliver presentations to various group sizes.

Knowledge of the Navy College Management Information System (NCMIS) is highly desirable. Ability to plan and conduct program related inspections, meetings, liaison, conferences, and presentations is required. Ability to travel to complete work. This position has been designated as a position of trust. The incumbent must be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquires (ANACI/ Tier 3) background investigation to satisfy IT Level II designation.

Appointment and continued employment are subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.