Education Program Administrator

Education Program Administrator

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Department of War Information Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operation, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoW such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers.

Major Duties:

• As a Education Program Administrator at the GS-1710-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the lead Academic Advisor to the Commandant and the school. Oversees the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives to ensure nesting into Commandant, DWIA and Military Service strategy efforts. Manages mission critical academic support services including educational program evaluation, Office of the Registrar, Educational Technology and Innovation, Course Development Office, PAVILION, and the library. Represents DINFOS in the Structured Manning Decision Review process, Council of Colonel and General Officer Steering Committees validating and reassessing training requirements on a 5-year planning cycle. Serves as the Secretariat to the Public Affairs Training and Education Council (PATEC). Leads outreach and partnership efforts to leverage capabilities with other DoW training institutions and civilian higher education institutes.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Administering, supervising, and advising on the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of adult educational or training programs. Leading strategic initiatives through long-range planning, extensive research, expert knowledge of regulations and policies, realignment of resources, and the change management necessary to implement large scale programmatic changes. Establishing and maintaining partnerships and governance with the Department of War, military services, and educational institutions. Serving and administrating as the Secretariat to the Public Affairs Training and Education Council, managing correspondence, senior leader engagement, quarterly meetings and sub-working groups. Planning and executing programs in support of academic accreditation. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1710 series. If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. For School Administration Positions: 1. Degree: that was supplemented by professional teaching or staff experience at the elementary or secondary levels that demonstrated thorough knowledge of the operation of educational programs at the elementary or secondary levels, and completion of at least one semester or the equivalent of graduate-level course work in school administration or school management, and/or curriculum development. You must submit transcripts. Or 2. Possession of a permanent license or certificate for school administrator (either elementary or secondary) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or one of the territories or possessions of the United States. Certification must be uploaded to your application. *NOTE: If you are using the above to qualify, you MUST submit proof of certification or license for verification. Your documentation MUST be uploaded at the time you apply. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12902866. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-24