Education Technician - GSN

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 34,963 - 53,037; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is seeking an Education Technician in Bethesda, Maryland. This role focuses on providing support for the Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program, encompassing data management and records support.

Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings, updating educational materials, and assisting with travel arrangements. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience, with a degree preference. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets functions and App scripts is strongly recommended.
• Must obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, schedule rooms, and maintain meeting minutes.
• Update education curriculum as directed by faculty.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc academic data entry tasks.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Ability to handle multiple deadlines

Education

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Sheets

Data visualization systems

Job description

Job Description

HJF is seeking an Education Technician for student and faculty support for the Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) program and data and records support for the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. This includes data entry, data management, records management, travel coordination, and developing and maintaining project documentation. The position will support the Uniformed Services University Graduate School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings, schedule rooms, and maintain meeting minutes and agendas. Develop and maintain a centralized e-file plan.
• Update education curriculum as directed by faculty, including slide decks, instructor lesson plans, and digital or print participant resources.
• Obtain training in the Defense Travel System and assist students and faculty with official travel.
• Support the records manager in establishing, maintaining, and destroying records using the Administrative Instruction on OSD Records and Information Management program.
• Work with administrators to implement the GSN E-File plan. Notify the USU Records management team of faculty, staff, and contractor departures and complete necessary forms before departure.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc academic data entry tasks, cleansing and reconciling data across core repositories to ensure integrity and consistency.
• Perform comprehensive data reviews, audits, and validate critical academic and demographic data points by cross‑referencing information against official USU system data sets.
• Manage and update project documentation, including generating new data definition sections.
• Develop and maintain data visualization assets, such as pivot tables, charts, and dashboards (e.g., attrition, demographics, certification pass rate).
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including attendance of required training.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of people.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Google Sheets functions, App scripts, and data visualization systems is strongly recommended.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to proofread typewritten material effectively.
• Must obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $25.38 – $38.50. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information may not disclose it to individuals who do not otherwise have such access, except in specified circumstances pursuant to 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).
• Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, professional references, verification of prior employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a Department of Motor Vehicles check if applicable.