Marine Corps Community Services ยท 1 day ago
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER NF4
Quantico, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expMarine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role involves managing and overseeing the Voluntary Education Programs, ensuring compliance, and promoting educational advancement for Marines and their families.
AssociationCommunitiesEducation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advises the Education Section Head in conducting research and analysis, formulation and execution, planning, development, coordination and monitoring of programs for the work area to evaluate functional effectiveness of business programs, business practices, operations, productivity, and efficiency (on a qualitative or quantitative basis)
Serves as an advisor and subject matter expert on all Voluntary Education Programs, which promote the educational advancement of the Marine Corps
Responsible for providing compliance, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Marine Corps-wide Voluntary Education programs and associated educational services
Recommends policies; executes programs that promote readiness and attracts quality personnel and assists in furthering post-secondary education for Marines and their families
Acts as the liaison 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 Defense (DoD)
Aids with implementation of Congressionally mandated, educational programs
The work involves management of Voluntary Off-Duty Education to include: Tuition Assistance (TA); United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP); 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)
Initiates 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
Develops, 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
Prepares utilization and funding reports as required by higher headquarters
Establishes liaison with top agency DoD personnel across multiple departments takes strategic coordination and deep knowledge of military and educational policies
Represents and promotes the interest of the Marine Corps relative to education issues with top level representatives of universities, colleges, and civilian academic organizations and professional associations
Initiates and fosters cooperative relationships with DANTES, ED, and other government agencies
Performs policy oversight for Headquarters Marine Corps Liaison for Military Academic Installation Voluntary Education Review
Conducts installation procedural inspections and reviews for compliance with MCCS and VolEd policies and regulations
Represents the Marine Corps on the Inter-service Voluntary Education Board (IVEB), and when making presentations and briefings for educational programs to major professional associations and DoD
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND five years of experience in program evaluation and development of college-level public or military education OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above
Professional knowledge of post-secondary education principles, practices, and operations of Marine Corps Education Centers on local military installations is required
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
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
Preferred
Experience at the post-secondary level of education, or in related non-traditional / traditional college level education fields, including military education centers is preferred
Knowledge of the Navy College Management Information System (NCMIS) is highly desirable
Company
Marine Corps Community Services
Investing in Marines for Duty, Home & Self MCCS exists to serve Marines and their families through our Mission, Vision, and Values that revolve around the Marine Corps ethos of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Founded in 2002Quantico, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anthony Piantieri
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Fix
Chief Financial Officer
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