USAF Education Center Advisor

About the role

Tactica Solutions is seeking an USAF Education Center Advisor to support the CCAF program.

Responsibilities

• Execute CCAF program administrative support tasks in accordance with Air Force Instructions, Air University policies, and local SOPs
• Complete CCAF Advisor Certification and participate in ongoing field trainings
• Update Education Center staff on program and CCAF catalog changes and inform affected students promptly
• Provide guidance to students to facilitate CCAF degree progression and completion
• Evaluate and interpret CCAF student degree plans (FIORI audit)
• Aid students with CCAF registration and application of military and civilian college credits
• Coordinate with AU and CCAF program managers to submit Student Action Requests (SARs) and ensure completion
• Update students on changes and/or CCAF remarks
• Counsel students on GEM, AU-ABC, DANTES, and provide guidance on CCAF and other degree planning strategies and credit transfer evaluations
• Utilize AU student Portal and Advisor tools to evaluate student degree audits for CCAF graduation eligibility
• Prepare and maintain all necessary correspondence, forms, related records, and logs required to support job tasks
• Maintain statistical data for CCAF graduation tracking and assist with CCAF completion reports
• Update and produce publicity materials for CCAF programs, collect and compile survey responses, file and maintain a historical CCAF graduation database
• Coordinate with local Air Force Association Chapter 334 to assist in preparation for the annual CCAF graduation ceremony
• Support the FSD Chief and E&TS Deputy Chief in executing commencement day activities and preparing thank-you letters to all who assisted in the ceremony
• Ensure all CCAF diplomas are routed to the graduate's First Sergeant or equivalent
• Aid students with completion of applicable forms/applications
• Use AFAEMS to maintain individual student records
• Update Education Center handouts, Newsletter, SharePoint site, and Facebook page as needed

Requirements

• US Citizen with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• At least 15-30 semester hours or quarter-hour equivalent in academic counseling, secondary education, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional work or volunteer experience of at least one three (3) years
• Excellent customer service skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience with basic user knowledge with WINDOWS, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and social media applications (i.e., Facebook)
• Desirable knowledge of and experience with United States Air Force terminology and standardized educational and military voluntary education programs

Qualifications

• Sufficient mobility to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as necessary

Benefits

Salary range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD per year