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National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.
09/25/2024 to 10/17/2024
$74,378 - $92,832 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - 3 years
Full-time
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NDU-24-12557296-MD
811099500
The incumbent serves as Academic Specialist (Education Services) and technical advisor to the Dean of Students, Office of Student Services and performs a full range of student support services to the College of Information and Cyberspace. Responsible for managing and maintaining a coordinated, multi-functional office providing student support services at the CIC and overseeing all aspects of academic records and information management including, but not limited to: student registration; academic records maintenance; grade reporting; academic audits and validation of program completion for each student; issuance of transcripts/grades; initiation of appropriate federal and state reports, and issuance of academic evaluation reports. Carries out all related student support functions while ensuring compliance with all DoD regulations and instructions, accreditation councils, as well as State and local regulatory policy and guidance and provides administrative guidance to faculty and staff to ensure their compliance with requisite policies and procedures. Monitors CIC academic related student service activities and provides program management oversight and administration. Maintains close coordination with other school officials on academic program administration. Assists in the short term and long-range planning of academic operations to meet changing DoD requirements and student needs.
Develops, maintains, and updates the CIC academic records management system, processes, and procedures; ensures the accompanying policy guidance and user guides are available in both hardcopy and web-based formats. Establishes internal control procedures and ensures that office personnel comply with these procedures, especially in the safeguarding of and accountability for student files and records. Serves as the CIC primary point of contact for outside agencies, colleges, and centers regarding student transcripts and related information requirements. Responsible for the overall preparation, collation, maintenance, safeguarding, release, and utilization of official records of current, former, and graduate CIC students. Incumbent maintains verification, certification, and documentation for CIC Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other courses.
Performs a full range of automated Student Information System (SIS) support functions. Manages the CIC schedule of routine SIS maintenance, including course set-up, data integrity reviews, and data cleanup. Incumbent serves as the CIC representative on university committees planning future SIS operational changes, as well as documenting new SIS policies and procedures. Incumbent processes student and course information while maintaining data integrity for use by internal components and University personnel. Incumbent extracts information from the SIS for producing regular and recurring reports, as well as creating special, one-time, and/or ad hoc reports. Prepares and submits institutional reports to internal and external organizations as required.
Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of statistical reports documenting student characteristics, demographics, course enrollments, grade distributions, transfer and validation of credit, additional electives, student attrition, and other admissions-related subjects. Incumbent analyzes these statistics, determines trends, and forwards the information lo the Dean of Students. Incumbent compiles and disseminates historical data on enrollments, degrees conferred, and retention and graduation rates for utilization by the College and the University. Develops and conducts a variety of surveys or research projects to satisfy reporting requirements, as well as identify ways to contribute toward program improvements. Plans and conducts studies that evaluate and/or predict program achievements and/or student performance; prepares interpretations of results and recommendations for the Dean of Students. Studies examine such significant matters as grading system; admission policies; course prerequisites, objectives, and/or contents; or instructional methods utilized.
Responsible for the overall coordination and management of the CIC admissions program; acts as liaison with the military services, DoD, other federal agencies, and the defense industry concerning development of student quotas, as well as the determining processes for the acceptance /rejection of student nominees to the JRMC. Develops appropriate admission program instructions, directives and/or procedures, and implements them as authorized. Formulates and designs procedures to determine if established admissions criteria and program objectives are being met. Makes management level decisions concerning the daily operations and continuous improvements in the application and admissions processes based on analysis of data. Provides input for decision-making purposes at a higher level regarding the overall management and administration of admissions program.
Education Requirement: Possesses a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in education or other appropriate discipline.
Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.
The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12557296.
The Assessment Questionnaire collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/811099500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and enhanced telework opportunities.