CYP Operations Clerk

U.S. Department of the Navy; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) is seeking an administrative specialist to coordinate all functions related to the fee assistance program and support families and community-based providers enrolled in MCC/CYMS.

The role requires knowledge of office automation, policy procedures for fee assistance, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year or more of general administrative work experience; OR an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of general office automation software, practices and procedures to accomplish tasks.
• Knowledge of military CY programs (Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, School Age Care, Military Fee Assistance).
• Knowledge of fee assistance program policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of program-based database systems such as MCC or CYMS.
• Skill in use of commonly used computer equipment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures related to verifying, reconciling, and processing claims/transactions.
• Ability to conduct research to resolve discrepancies and verify information.
• Ability to maintain a computerized database.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all functions related to the execution of the fee assistance program.
• Provide clerical support to families and community-based providers enrolled in MCC/CYMS.

Skills

Administrative skills

Office communication

Data entry

Research ability

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration / Project Management

Tools

MCC / CYMS databases

Job description

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth - five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). Incumbent is responsible for coordinating all functions related the execution of the fee assistance program clerical and administrative tasks in support of families and community based providers enrolled in the fee assistance program.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• One year or more of general administrative work experience; OR an Associates Degree in Business Administration, Project Management or in a elated field; OR and equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of general office automation software, practices and procedures in order to accomplish various work assignments.
• Knowledge of military CY programs, such as Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, School Age Care and Military Fee Assistance Programs.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures related to the fee assistance program.
• Knowledge of program-based database systems, such as MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) or Child and Youth Management System (CYMS).
• Skill in the use of commonly used computer equipment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and processes, related to verifying, reconciling, and processing claims/transactions.
• Ability to conduct research to resolve discrepancies and verify information.
• Ability to maintain a computerized database.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.