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TRANSITION READINESS PROGRAM ADVISOR

Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$51K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The Transition Readiness Program Advisor performs a full range of career coaching duties and advisement to assist military members transitioning to civilian life, focusing on employment, education, and vocational programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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, aimed at increasing visibility and understanding of the available services

Utilize and maintain systems of outreach strategies and community partnerships in an effort to ensure widest utilization of programs, standard operating procedures, and methods of technology-based service delivery models

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 to assist clients in achieving their professional goals

Maintain continuous communication with military members to assist with their completion of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) requirements in support of their post-separation goals as well as Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) leadership and management, branches of the DoD, external agencies and inter-agency partners, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate and provide continuity of services through referrals and warm handovers and to support activities

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 through the Commanding General's Inspection Program (CGIP)

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 to ensure functional needs are met for programs and services

Qualification

Career coachingEmployment servicesMicrosoft OfficeHuman Resource ManagementData analysisTraining deliveryCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligenceTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Counseling, Business or Human Resource Management or related field is required

Minimum of three years' experience directly related to career planning, employment services, or direct advisement of students

Expert ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and in person with various levels of technical, professional, management and administrative personnel

Must also have 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

In depth knowledge of IGMC functional area checklist process and execution

Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites

Knowledge of management and automated information systems, and software applications

Knowledge of personal and professional development requirements and program execution

Expert ability to ascertain needs from clients and provide appropriate guidance

Knowledge and experience of career coaching, career development and advising techniques to support reintegration, education, and workforce development of clients

Ability to interpret self-assessment results and determine client compatibility and requirements for post-transition goals

Ability to understand workforce standards and labor market trends

Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess and measure the organizations' and other serviced populations' trends, concerns, and needs

Thorough knowledge of employment matters and principles

Knowledge of and expert ability to evaluate, plan, and deliver training in both classroom and online settings to a wide variety of audiences

Knowledge of and ability to use current education practices in career advisement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Must possess the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential, through the National Career Development Association, or ability to obtain and maintain credential within two years of employment