Education Counselor, IMCOM Army Continuing Education Services (ACES)

About the role

The Education Counselor provides educational counseling including academic advising, Army Personnel Testing (APT), DANTES testing through the MilGears program, and Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST/BSEP) on Army military installations. The role involves improving educational standards, ensuring compliance, and offering professional educational counseling.

Responsibilities

• Improves educational standards and ensures compliance
• Offers professional educational counseling
• Maintains counselor quality, ensures proper training and certification
• Holds meetings with stakeholders to discuss counselor quality, training, and certification
• Collaborates with program managers, counselors, and training staff

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of adult education counseling experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields
• Knowledge of AR 621-5 (Army Continuing Education System)
• Experience in soldier development programs, career guidance and planning techniques
• Army Ignited (ArmyIgnitED.com) training required
• Proficiency in computer operations and online education systems
• Familiarity with Army and Veteran’s education benefits
• Favorable NACI background investigation for CAC issuance and military installation access
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Matching Program
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick leave in accordance with Service Contract Act guidelines
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Subscription to premium financial planning resources
• Continued educational study courses available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Matching Program
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick leave in accordance with Service Contract Act guidelines
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Subscription to premium financial planning resources

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

• Professional knowledge of AR 621-5 (Army Continuing Education System)
• Knowledge of Post 9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Army Tuition Assistance, Army Credentialing Assistance program
• Functional Academic Skills Training programs
• Understanding of the U.S. Department of Education postsecondary education system
• Experience in soldier development programs, career guidance and planning techniques
• Working knowledge of computer operations
• Ability to use online education systems such as ArmyIgnitED.com
• Knowledge of Army and Veteran’s education benefits
• Focused understanding of Appreciative Advising techniques