Supervisory Education Specialist

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking a qualified Education and Training Technician to manage admissions data, coordinate outreach to high school and college students, and support recruitment targets.

The role requires strong data interpretation skills, event planning abilities with external partners, and adherence to DoD directives and privacy laws. Applicants should be able to analyze procedures, implement policy improvements, and effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of university admission practices and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret admission data to establish goals and meet admission targets.
• Experience organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside of admissions.
• Ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvements, and implement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions, and privacy/security laws including HIPAA.

Skills

Admissions knowledge

Recruitment tactics

Data analysis

Event coordination

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary can be found in the Duties section below.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one or more years of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-13 level (or equivalent grade level, pay schedule, pay band, etc.) which includes knowledge of university admission practices and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students; and skills in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting admission data to establish goals and meet admission targets; organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside of admissions; and ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvement measures, and implement policies and procedures. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD Directives, Air Force and Air Force Academy Instructions, and the legal mandates and constraints of U.S.C. Title 10, and Title 32, Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of university admission practices, and national recruitment techniques for high school and college students; and skill in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting admission data to establish goals and meet admission targets; organizing and coordinating events with organizations outside of admissions; and ability to analyze work methods and procedures, develop improvement measures, and implement policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable DoD Directives, Air Force and Air Force Academy Instructions, and the legal mandates and constraints of U.S.C. Title 10 and Title 32, Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA.
3. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
5. Skill in using a range of computer software applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to a variety of public and political audiences.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.