Educational Aide (Special Education)
Department of Defense Education Activity
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EDUCATION TECHNICIAN, NF-1702-03
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Salary
$20.87 - $20.87
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves helping military personnel, their families, and civilians access educational opportunities by providing advice on programs, funding, and enrollment at a Marine Corps learning center.
The job focuses on guiding people through options like distance learning, scholarships, and tuition assistance while managing related paperwork and systems.
It's a great fit for someone with a background in education or counseling who enjoys working with diverse groups in a supportive military community environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, social science, communications, business, or a related field
- At least three years of relevant experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge and skills
- Strong communication skills for interacting with military personnel and diverse backgrounds
- Proficiency in computer skills, including educational management systems
- Knowledge of office administration and financial aid options like tuition assistance
- Familiarity with military structure, procedures, and terminology (preferred)
- Ability to advise on educational opportunities, funding, and enrollment processes
Full Job Description
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.
What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree in education, social science, communications, business, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position.
Minimum three (3) years' experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.
Knowledge of Voluntary Off-Duty Education, military structure, procedures and terminology preferred.
Effective communication and computer skills are required, as well as a demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with all military grades and people from diverse backgrounds with a variety of educational goals.
Knowledge of office administration management and understanding of tuition assistance and other financial aid available for military personnel and family members. Major Duties:
What to Expect Provides primary sources of educational information to military personnel, spouses, dependents, DOD civilians and all others seeking information at the Lifelong Learning Center.
Advises students on the educational opportunities at the colleges/ universities aboard Marine Corps Bases and in the surrounding area and available through distance learning programs.
Responds to all inquiries on availability of funding, scholarships, loans, grants, enrollment procedures, prerequisites, room locations, schedules, costs and non-traditional education instruments including Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).
Assists in maintaining a centrally managed educational accounting system, Navy Campus Management Information System (NCMIS). Serves as designee to sign Tuition Assistance (TA) Authorization documents.
Documents actions and progress in counseling notes in NCMIS for each student for whom service is provided. Reviews and complies with Marine Corps Orders and regulations governing TA funding policies.
Assists military personnel with enrollment and completion of TA applications, registration, course drop/add and withdrawal forms required by the institutions. Performs other duties as assigned.
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