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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide the Deputy Director for the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School (USAFA PS). Shares with the Commander in exercising management authority over the school operations and assists in maintaining the forward direction of the organization's mission. Oversees complex, numerous, and varied day-to-day support activities provided to 240 enlisted Airmen (cadet candidates) in academic learning, military training, physical fitness, and character development. Additionally, the deputy is responsible for the development of financial, personnel, budgeting, and facilities plans and upgrades. The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the Commander in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the commander at meetings, conferences, official functions, and community events; and, when acting as the senior group official in the absence of the commander, possesses the same authority and prerogatives as the commander, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers only.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Masters degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned master's degree in a closely related leadership, human resources discipline with appropriate staff experience at the numbered air force, major command, or air staff level to effectively accomplish financial, personnel, and related primary duties assigned. One year of experience in academic or staff administration and Air Force platform instruction or secondary or post-secondary educational experience is highly desired. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty. The employee must obtain and maintain a favorable background check as a condition of employment. Employee may occasionally be recalled to duty or required to work extended hours. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: An earned master's degree in a closely related leadership, human resources discipline with appropriate staff experience at the numbered air force, major command, or air staff level to effectively accomplish financial, personnel, and related primary duties assigned. One year of experience in academic or staff administration and Air Force platform instruction or secondary or post-secondary educational experience is highly desired. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: To provide executive program management and, as the senior civilian at the Preparatory School, provide continuity of management direction and day-to-day operations. To provide in-depth instruction in Academics, Athletics, Character Development, and Military Training to prepare and evaluate selected personnel for entry into the United States Air Force Academy. Staff also inspires and motivates cadet candidates through role modeling, career counseling, guidance, and hands-on leadership training; and strives to instill character, dedication, excellence, and discipline required of all professional military and civilian staff members. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Col. Michael S. Cornelius, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that 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 when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]