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EDUCATION TECHNICIAN, NF-1702-03

Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20.87/hr - $20.87/hr

3+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role involves providing educational information and advising military personnel and their families on educational opportunities and funding. Responsibilities include maintaining educational records and assisting with tuition assistance applications.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides primary sources of educational information to military personnel, spouses, dependents, DOD civilians and all others seeking information at the Lifelong Learning Center

Advises students on the educational opportunities at the colleges/ universities aboard Marine Corps Bases and in the surrounding area and available through distance learning programs

Responds to all inquiries on availability of funding, scholarships, loans, grants, enrollment procedures, prerequisites, room locations, schedules, costs and non-traditional education instruments including Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Assists in maintaining a centrally managed educational accounting system, Navy Campus Management Information System (NCMIS)

Serves as designee to sign Tuition Assistance (TA) Authorization documents

Documents actions and progress in counseling notes in NCMIS for each student for whom service is provided. Reviews and complies with Marine Corps Orders and regulations governing TA funding policies

Assists military personnel with enrollment and completion of TA applications, registration, course drop/add and withdrawal forms required by the institutions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeEducational counselingTuition assistanceComputer skillsEffective communicationOffice administrationMilitary structure knowledgeDiverse background interaction

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, social science, communications, business, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position

Minimum three (3) years' experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above

Effective communication and computer skills are required, as well as a demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with all military grades and people from diverse backgrounds with a variety of educational goals

Knowledge of office administration management and understanding of tuition assistance and other financial aid available for military personnel and family members