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

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 to aid the process of supporting their individual development plan. Research information on local and national career, education and/or recruitment procedures and policies, and labor market trends and produces supporting materials. Assists in scheduling individual assessment sessions to meet needs of Marines and families. Provides guidance based on the results of such assessments. Advises on career education programs and the development of skills required by employers and entrance to colleges, universities, or vocational learning. Develops and directs services designed to equip clients with necessary job search skills and employment and education preparation strategies appropriate to their skills levels and career/academic goals. Contributes to the curriculum used by the Marine Corps for personal and professional development programs. Facilitates Personal and Professional Development¿s workshops, activities, and events. Responsible for coordinating with the program subject matter experts to assist in increasing student learning through contributing relevant and progressive instructional strategies to the USMC curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, and delivering instruction of high quality.  Coordinates with P&PD subject matter experts in contributing to the USMC curriculum by identifying competencies, establishing prioritized goal and objectives, developing instructional materials, and collaborating with other instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming. Adapts instructional strategies to meet student needs and utilizes technology and varied media as appropriate. Uses computer-aided guidance packages and develops with P&PD subject matter experts web-based materials for use by Marines and their families. Conducts ongoing student assessment and works with other programs to ensure student achievement and effectiveness of instruction and advising. 

Requirements

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Qualifications

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, 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. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in education, career and personal financial management development strategies for diverse higher education populations. Experience in resume writing. Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification or willingness to potentially obtain certification. Experience in program analysis and evaluation. Experience in developing policies and procedures. Master's Degree is highly preferred.

Contacts

• Address QUANTICO MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER QUANTICO, VA 221345001 USA
• Name: QUANTICO MCCS
• Phone: 703/784-3454
• Email: [email protected]