SEEKING GRADUATE OR RECENT GRADUATE STUDENTS
(This position is located in Washington, D.C. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID)
(TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TWO WEEKS OUT OF EACH MONTH, PARTICULARLY FROM
SEPTEMBER-JANUARY, THEN FEBRUARY-MAY, THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO START FEBUARY 2010)
The US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid, Student Aid Awareness and Applicant Services Channel is seeking Graduate (Master’s Degree) or Master Degree Candidates nearing the completion of their Graduate program for a position as Awareness and Outreach Specialist in the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP). This is a developmental position intended to provide specialized experience leading to a higher grade position as an Outreach Awareness Specialist.
The incumbent receives classroom and on-the-job training in principles relating to public speaking, public relations, marketing and communications. The incumbent will be trained as a spokesperson for Federal Student Aid, Student Aid Awareness and Applicant Services Channel and will participate in planning, coordinating, and sustaining joint outreach and awareness efforts with Federal, state, and local governments; non-profit agencies; and the private sector. Outreach efforts are intended to disseminate information about financial aid that is available to students of postsecondary educational institutions under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
MAJOR DUTIES
Participates in public speaking engagements at college fairs, high schools, financial aid nights, national organizations, community groups, faith-based organizations, and similar forums. Provides application information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadlines and information needed to complete the form to students, parents, teachers, counselors, financial aid staff, and college access groups. Addresses customers, either in large groups or one-on-one settings. In consultation with the supervisor, develops and revises presentations to meet the needs of the audience. Identifies logistical support required such as handouts, publications, supplies, and information technology and audio-visual support and requests from the appropriate source. Sets up and staffs the booth when on site; provides information to visitors and advises them of the procedures for obtaining student financial aid. As assigned, screens written materials to ensure they are accurate, up to date, and audience appropriate and recommends updating. Spanish is not a requirement for this position, but it is a plus.
Individuals selected for FCIP will be appointed to a full-time entry-level position and are eligible for benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation leave as soon as they start. During the first two years of the position, participants will be provided with formal training and developmental assignments. Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position in the competitive service with Federal Student Aid. This position has promotion potential. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. Applicants matching our recruitment needs will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Details are below:
Position: Awareness and Outreach Specialist
Program: Federal Career Intern Program (Developmental)
Grade: GS-09/11/12
Pay:
Year 1 GS-9 50,408
Year 2 GS-11 60,989
Year 3 GS-12 73,100
Benefits: <
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp>
Summary of Duties:
1. Ability to write in a clear and concise well-organized manner.
2. Ability to handle multiple projects and task and maintain them in a well-organized manner.
3. Ability to work with and meet deadlines.
4. Detailed oriented; demonstrated ability to attention to detail.
5. Travel requirement: Must be able to travel two weeks out of each month, particularly from Sept-Jan then Jan-May.
6. Experience speaking in front of small groups (5-15) and larger groups (25-150) for financial aid presentations.
Requirements:
· Must be a US Citizen (include this in your resume; the selected candidate’s citizenship status will be verified through Homeland Security’s E-Verify system)
· master's or equivalent graduate degree, or, 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or, LL.B. or J.D., if related Masters Degree or 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7
For consideration, your application must include (1) a current resume, (2) transcript, may be unofficial, if selected, an official transcript will be required (3) self certify questions and (4) answer to position question.
SELF CERTIFY QUESTIONS:
Name
City and State
Phone Number with area code
E-mail Address
Graduation Date
Citizenship status
Major and/or Minor
GPA
Veteran’s Status
POSITION QUESTION
How do you think you can impact Federal Student Aid's mission? (Please answer this question in 500 but not more than 525words,
www.ed.gov may provide some information for you.)
(Please DO NOT include social security numbers. This is only the review process.)
Applications will be retained by the agency for six months. We maintain a database of ready referrals, and as vacancies occur, we may contact candidates that match our recruitment needs to set-up interviews.
Please e-mail resumes, transcripts, self certify answers and answer to position question to
Beverly.barnes@ed.gov by February 10, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid. Please call me with any questions or concerns.
Beverly Barnes
U.S. Dept of Education,
Federal Student Aid
Human Resources Division
830 First St, NE, L118-3
Washington, DC 20202
Ph: (202) 377-4315
