ACADEMIC ASSISTANT
Company
Department of Defense - National Defense University
Location
Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
- Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
- Background or Security Investigation: This is a non-sensitive position which requires a background investigation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience relevant to planning and supporting academic focused events, conferences or workshops.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in higher education or military education institutions providing administrative support to academic research, curriculum development, and organizational policies.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing with Core Course Directors, Faculty, internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of college and administrative functions, practices and techniques relevant to delivery of academic programs.
- Appropriate knowledge, training, or experience with computer applications used in higher education administration and delivery, such as Blackboard or other learning management systems.
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite Programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other applicable software systems for academic support duties.
- Ability to serve as liaison between students, faculty, collegiate leadership, or external organizations and/or experience interacting with mid- or high-level academic, government, or industry officials.
- Possesses a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in education, public administration, educational technology, or other appropriate discipline.
- Experience interacting with foreign cultures, senior military and government officials.
Education
Degree Requirement: An earned associate's degree (a bachelor's degree preferred) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly related to the college's curriculum and mission.
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 a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
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- Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
- For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
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 Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is not required to obtain and maintain a security determination to occupy a Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Riskposition 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.
Date Posted
09/10/2024
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