Federal Education Instructor full time (Must be Master's degree)

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Education Technician/Instructor to support the U.S. Air Force's Civilian Associate Degree Program. This fully remote role involves creating educational plans, advising students, and instructing courses while utilizing various digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience in online instruction, academic advising, and proficiency in LMS tools. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in education and professional development, where your contributions will help shape the future of Air Force civilians. If you are passionate about education and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as an online university-level instructor.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2+ years of advising or counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and support to students in the CADP.
• Create and execute education support project plans.
• Instruct students in CADP courses and maintain records.

Skills

Online University-Level Instruction

LMS Platforms (Blackboard, Canvas)

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Connect

Academic Advising

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Related Field

Master's or Terminal Degree in Education or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS Platforms (Blackboard, Canvas)

Adobe Connect

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

INFINISOURCE CONSULTING SOLUTIONS (ICS)

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions (ICS), a 150+ employee government contractor specializing in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Professional Services to the federal government. We tailor our services to meet the specific needs of our civilian, defense, and private-industry sponsor. Our corporate support processes are ISO 9001 certified, giving our customers the confidence that we are continually measuring and improving upon the support we provide and are committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction.

JOB TITLE: Education Technician/Instructor

CLIENT: U.S. Air Force Eaker Center

POSITION TYPE: Fully Remote

SUMMARY:

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies, also known as the Air Force Civilian Associate Degree Program (CADP), aims to provide foundational leadership, management, behavioral, and air power development for Air Force civilians. Ira C. Eaker Center for Leadership Development administers the CADP program through the Civilian Leadership Development School (CLDS), focusing on providing civilian undergraduate and professional continuing education and workforce development integrated with the Total Force.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Technician/Instructor will primarily serve as an Academic Advisor and must perform the following duties satisfactorily:

1. Create and execute education support project plans following a project delivery approach.
2. Provide academic advising to students within the CADP.
3. Assist students with completing and updating advising sheets (degree plans) based on established, approved course lists, CLEP/DSST exams, accreditation, and subject matter requirements per AU Registrar standards.
4. Help students identify CADP-approved CLEP/DSST exams to fulfill general education and elective requirements and guide their decision-making.
5. Provide information and assistance to students in updating their advising sheets (CADP degree plans).
6. Document each student's advising session in CADP/AU systems.
7. Track all student advising sheets.
8. Update AU/CADP student records, AFVEC, and related systems whenever advising sheets are updated.
9. Identify students missing advising sheets by the end of SOAR and assist in completing them based on individual academic strengths and transfer credits.
10. Use CADP spreadsheets, AU, and AU Registrar systems to track data, completion metrics, and other relevant information.
11. Develop draft transfer credit packages for students based on transcripts, transfer requests, and approved course/exam lists, then submit for government review and approval.
12. Coordinate the acceptance of transfer credits with the AU Registrar.
13. Support student success in credit-by-exam testing to meet Foundational Studies requirements.
14. Discuss general education and elective requirements with students.
15. Interact with students via phone, email, or collaboration platforms, adapting to their needs.
16. Be knowledgeable about AF CivTA, CLEP/DSST processes, registration, and available resources, advising students accordingly.
17. Maintain AFAEMS accounts and update advising sheets accordingly.
18. Be familiar with CLEP and Prometric (DSST) testing sites and registration processes, guiding students through procedures.
19. Update or create guides on AF CivTA, CLEP, and DSST processes for students.
20. Track and support student progress toward foundational studies completion.
21. Maintain regular contact with students to ensure they are on track for graduation.
22. Update records in AFVEC and other systems to reflect degree requirements completion.
23. Identify students not on track for timely graduation and counsel them.
24. Provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports on student progress and metrics.
25. Escalate policy issues or unusual cases to the government.
26. Support graduation and degree completion processes, including transcript review and status reporting.
27. Be knowledgeable about CADP policies and resources, referring students as needed.
28. Follow all applicable regulations regarding student privacy and confidentiality.
29. Instruct students in CADP courses, including seminars and discussion board reviews, providing feedback on their work.
30. Attend required instructor training to meet AETC and CADP requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an online university-level instructor.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with LMS platforms (Blackboard, Canvas, or similar).
• At least one (1) year of experience teaching via Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum one (1) year experience using Adobe Connect or similar platforms for live teaching.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field with 2 years of advising/counseling experience OR a Master’s or Terminal degree in these fields with similar experience.
• At least two (2) years of advising or counseling experience in an academic setting.
• Air Force civilian or military experience within the past 7 years, or completion of relevant PME within the past 7 years.
• Two (2) years of Air Force academic writing experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English; effective communication with management, clients, and colleagues.

REASONING ABILITY:

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze situations and formulate plans of action.

InfiniSource Consulting Solutions is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. US Citizenship required for most positions. ICS offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurances, and a 401(k) plan.