Education Center Technology Support and Test Administrator

Education Advisor DEFTEC delivers mission critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products.

We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements.

Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW DEFTEC Corporation is seeking an Education Services Advisor to support the U.S.

Air Force off duty education program at Mountain Home Air Force Base.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise active-duty personnel on all programs available through voluntary off duty education, CCAF, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Services (DANTES), Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AF COOL), AF Institute of Advanced Distributive Learning (AFIADL) and officer accession programs Ensures the Education and Training Section Chief is up to date on program and catalog changes and advise affected students of changes Advises active-duty personnel of Professional Military Education (PME) programs available for enlisted and officers by either in-residence or correspondence Assist personnel in registering for the appropriate programs Perform briefings as required Directs students to the specific commissioning program Point of Contact for information and required forms to prospective applicants of specialized AF programs Refer students to the appropriate information regarding financial assistance programs, local scholarships, and AF Aid Society grants to all eligible Assist students with completion of all applicable forms and/or applications Process TA forms via Air Force Automated Education Management System Refer students to the appropriate academic institution representative for registration and enrollment in courses or programs which pertain to their educational goals Advise students of DANTES tests applicable to their program of study Administer and interpret pretests and nontimed interest and placement tests as appropriate to the individual counseling process Assist students in changing education level codes by preparing appropriate correspondence, forms, and academic documentation required to update individual AF personnel records with their current educational states Process Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Action Requests Conduct follow-up activities through a variety of methods including telephone calls, mail outs, email, etc., ensuring individual student educational objectives are being met Responsible for preparing Voluntary Education related correspondence, forms, records and counseling notes as required in the Air Force Automated Education Management System to ensure students files are accurate and up-to-date Maintain statistical data for a wide variety of higher headquarters and MAJCOM reports Utilize AFAEMS to maintain individual student records Assist with walk in and telephone customers Assist with publishing weekly facility multi-media displays, updates Education Opportunities brochures and maintain the local Base Education and Training Services social media website Assist with accounting spreadsheet entries, TA form verifications, monthly metrics, publicity materials, survey collection and compilations, filing and other program related administrative tasks Schedule personnel for the Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT), Enlisted PME exams, DANTES college entrance examinations (SAT/ACT), and unique education examinations May serve as a Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Alternate Test Control Officer and Air University (AU) Test Examiner Advise students of CCAF Web Progress Report and verifies course applicability towards CCAF completion Conduct briefings and advises on Skill Bridge program Conduct briefings and advises on Veterans Benefits programs QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university Preferred / Desirable Qualifications: Master's Degree with 15 - 30 hours in counseling, secondary education or a related discipline Minimum of 6 - 12 months experience as an Air Force Education Advisor Working knowledge of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree plan Appropriate related professional or volunteer experience of at least one (1) year Knowledge of and experience with AF terminology, office procedures, and education programs which included but not limited to AF Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), AF Commissioning, CCAF, Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) testing, Tuition Assistance (TA), degree plans, scholarships and grants, familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC also matches 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's income and an additional $0.50 for every dollar between 4-5% of employee's income.

The DEFTEC team is comprised of professionals who make a difference every day in crucial missions related to national security.

Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team who is well taken care of.

Our employees are our top priority making DEFTEC an ideal place to work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please contact if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Full Time