Education And Training Specialist

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and advise on HQ Air University Registrar Services. The AU Registrar provides academic services and support of admissions, registration, academic tracking, scheduling, and planning of academic program along with other educational programs and (cont'd under Duties) Responsibilities (cont'd from Summary) service activities provided to military members, guard and reserve, sister services, international services, and civilian members. The Air University Registrar is responsible for the overall accuracy, integrity, and management of Air University academic records for AU resident and non-resident schools. These responsibilities include establishing Test-Control Facilities, preparing and authenticating official transcripts, maintaining the AU Catalog, and student administration. Duties: Serves as Registrar Services representative for all Air University Commandants, Deans, and in-resident faculty, staff and student body. Maintains student academic status from enrollment to graduation. Manages the maintenance, verification, reporting, and archival of all academic records for AU students. Manages the acceptance, verification, and validation and fulfillment requests for transfer credits, enrollment, confer degrees, production of official transcripts and diplomas. Manages Air University academic programmed events to include the Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) and Air War College (AWC), student orientation week for international military student (IMS) officers, orchestrating the most crucial period by planning. scheduling, and execution to meet AU and leadership expectations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of educational principles, concepts, methods and practices sufficient to interpret policies and procedures, which govern student admission/enrollment into degree programs, non-degree programs and various, course offerings at Air University and Air University affiliated schools. Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in the scheduling function. Knowledge of the AU curriculum programs and objectives to maintain and coordinate academic programmed events. Also, maintain student academic status from enrollment to graduation perform assignments and resolve a wide range of issues using accepted practices. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate files. OR EDUCATION: Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or Master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

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• Broad knowledge of Air University admissions requirements for academic degree programs, registration, graduation and transcription policies and procedures for processes. to include international, sister services, and civilian students.
• Bachelor's Degree in an education related field of study is required, along with knowledge of the American collegiate systems, including university organizations requirements for degree accreditation.
• Broad knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations, retrieve and input data, and maintain accurate academic, student, and faculty data. Extensive knowledge of curriculum and program offerings to support faculty and students.
• Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational and/or program data. Ability to communicate effectively. both orally and in writing. using tact and courtesy. 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: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 1197480
• Broad knowledge of the organization's operations and procedures to evaluate information gathered from various sources to determine an accurate and applicable solution.
• Broad working knowledge of Air Force, Air University regulations, policies, and procedures for the day-to-day administration of a degree granting academic program. This includes complying with the precedents set by the AU Registrar for resident and non-resident students.