Job Posting for Academic Advisor at SOS Personnel

Benefits:

SOS Personnel is urgently seeking to hire an

Academic Advisor

to provide Education Services for academic counseling to active duty military personnel and other eligible customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

conducting academic counseling to active-duty military personnel, and other eligible customers.
provide sound academic and career counseling by assisting members to establish realistic and timely short and long term educational and vocational goals, identifying challenges to goal attainment and providing periodic follow-up.
Briefs on programs to include first time users Air Force tuition assistance briefing, in-processing, First Term Airman Educational Briefing, NCO Enhancement, Informed Decision, etc.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

Provide academic counseling and briefings (as applicable) to active duty AF personnel on all programs available through voluntary education.

Counsels individuals on transfer of credits to the Community College of the Air Force and/or other colleges and universities.

Provides counseling on various degree goals and programs in accordance with Military Life Cycle (MLC) program directives.

As part of the MLC program, provide information, resources, and analysis to Airmen ranging from basic information such as credit hour, accreditation, and available programs to more advanced guidance to include assessments of interest and long term goals.

Provide guidance to wounded service members on educational opportunities and employment in preparation for transition to civilian life as required.

Provide basic program information both individually and in group/briefing settings.

Uses the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS) to maintain comprehensive records which include but are not limited to: initial and subsequent counseling sessions; reviewing, approving and uploading degree/education plans; other counseling/vocational guidance provided.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Start date is Nov 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 with four one-year option periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited American college of university is required.
Master’s degree and or 15-30 semester hours in academic counseling, secondary education or a related discipline is highly desired.
Excellent customer service skills and verbal communication skills are essential.
Appropriate education-related professional work or volunteer experience of at least one year in Education programs within the least 3 years is highly desirable.
Knowledge of/experience with Air Force terminology, office procedures, and Dept. of Defense education programs plus familiarity/facility with Microsoft Office is desirable.
Must be familiar with the CCAF Handbook, the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), and AF administrative guides as well as all on base schools and degree programs.

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WORK HOURS/DAYS:

The Academic counselor/briefer will work approximately 16 hours per week
Normally a maximum of 8 hours will be performed in one calendar day twice a week for a total of 16 hours per week.
It is estimated that approximately 64 hours will be required per month; for a maximum of 832 hours per year.
Work will not be required during Federal holidays, outside the normal 0730-1630 work hours or when the office is closed.

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