National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

Duties

Providing general academic program support to the college. Participates in the planning, development and execution of activities to facilitate the College’s education, research, and outreach missions. The Academic Assistant will assist with institutional research and program evaluation and provide assistance to faculty and students with learning technologies. Performs duties in support of related institutional research projects and outcome-based assessments. Supports course design and delivery tasks, assisting faculty members as required. Assists in the development of policies and processes to improve effectiveness of academic support. Assists with coordinating guest speakers held within the assigned departments by the College of International Security Affairs. Assist with coordination of in-processing/arrival and briefings for incoming students. Assists in the planning and execution of student travel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
• Background or Security Investigation: This is a non-sensitive position which requires a background investigation.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must: Required Qualifications: Experience relevant to planning and supporting academic focused events, conferences or workshops. Minimum of 1-year experience in higher education or military education institutions providing administrative support to academic research, curriculum development, and organizational policies. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with Core Course Directors, Faculty, internal and external customers. Knowledge of college and administrative functions, practices and techniques relevant to delivery of academic programs. Appropriate knowledge, training, or experience with computer applications used in higher education administration and delivery, such as Blackboard or other learning management systems. Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite Programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other applicable software systems for academic support duties. Ability to serve as liaison between students, faculty, collegiate leadership, or external organizations and/or experience interacting with mid- or high-level academic, government, or industry officials. Desired Qualifications: Possesses a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in education, public administration, educational technology, or other appropriate discipline. Experience interacting with foreign cultures, senior military and government officials. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Degree Requirement: An earned associate's degree (a bachelor's degree preferred) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly related to the college's curriculum and mission.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof 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 PRIOR to appointment.

• • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
  • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 300 5th Avenue Bldg 62 Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]