Education And Career Specialist NF4

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

• Plans, implements and administers the
• Program, and counsels units, military members, family members, retirees and
• Defense (DoD) civilian members on issues including but not limited to: career and transition assistance, education and financial planning to support development and successful execution of individual roadmaps for military career planning, reintegration to civilian society and successful career development.
• Provides educational, vocational and financial counseling to individuals and organizations to promote academic, career, personal and social development of authorized patrons.
• Assists Marines and families in identifying and evaluating abilities, interests, talents and personalities to develop realistic academic and career goals that are supported by appropriate financial plans to achieve success.
• Evaluates and interprets data to identify and clarify issues and concerns, and appropriate course of action to positively affect work/life relationships, mission readiness and recruitment and retention.
• Conducts individual interviews, counseling sessions and interest and aptitude assessment tests to evaluate and advise students.
• Operates career information centers and provides expertise and assistance in career and education programs.
• Assists Marines and families in addressing problems and concerns with academics and special needs.
• Advises Marines and families on subjects such as: college majors, college admission requirements, entrance exams, financial aid, trade or technical school opportunities and apprenticeship programs.
• Assists Marines and their families in developing job search skills such as resume writing and interviewing techniques.
• Assists Veteran Marines and active duty/reserve members in developing college career plans and acquiring good job hunting techniques to pursue successful careers.
• Using an outreach approach links Marines, eligible family members and patrons to a variety of support services and resources at the command when work/life problems interfere with a positive environment for self-reliance and successful career development.
• Conducts classes and presents self-help or informational sessions on subjects related to education, career planning, and financial aid.
• Attends professional meetings, education conferences and training workshops as required to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Assesses needs for assistance in rehabilitation, financial aid or additional/remedial training.
• Compiles and studies occupational, education and economic information to support quality service delivery.
• Reviews transcripts and ensures students meet graduation or college entrance requirements.
• Writes letters of recommendation.
• Identifies barriers to employment.
• Establishes and supervises peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.
• Refers qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
• Sponsors extracurricular activities such as networking fairs and events or job fairs.
• Provides counseling on Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 Bill, Marine Corps Apprenticeship Programs, testing, etc.
• Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
• Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.
• Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.
• Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.
• Takes action to solve problems quickly.
• Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
• Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
• Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.
• Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

Required Documents

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