Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

The incumbent serves in a trust and confidence position, possesses and maintains competencies in the area of employment, education, vocational/technical, and personal financial management disciplines, and provides information, advice and guidance to Marines and their families.  Helps clients assess their values, interests, abilities and skills and relate these to opportunities for employment, education, training and life skills.  Liaises with unit commanders to promote the use of advisement services.  Administers and interprets psychometric tests and personality inventories.  Provides initial assessment of the client’s career and personal readiness circumstances and provides basic advice in order to aid the process of supporting their individual development plan.  Refers to Personal Financial Management, Education and other Personal and Professional Development staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

Master’s Degree is highly preferred.  Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Personal Financial Management or related field is required.  Must have a minimum of three years experience in, or related to, career planning, employment services, personal financial management, direct advisement of students, curriculum design, and/or instructing.  Ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, speaking).  Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks.  Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation.  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, and overall professionalism.  Must be able to operate a personal computer, printer, etc., and have current knowledge in various office computer programs and software applications.  Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess and measure organizations’ and other serviced populations’ trends, concerns, and needs Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement training systems for both in classroom and online instruction and delivery.  Understanding and use of current education practices in career advisement.  Skilled in program design, implementation, and management.  Ability to plan, organize, instruct and facilitate educational courses of quality.  Ability to relate to a diverse student population.  Ability to operate a personal computer, printer, etc., and have current knowledge in various office computer programs and software applications.   Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in education, career and personal financial management development strategies for diverse higher education populations. Experience in resume writing.   Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people.  Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification or willingness to potentially obtain certification.  Experience in program analysis and evaluation.  Experience in developing policies and procedures. 

Contacts

• Address TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278 USA
• Name: TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
• Phone: 760/830-4606
• Email: [email protected]