Guidance Counselor (Education & Information Sciences) (Fort Benning, GA)
This position will be open and available on April 18th, 2022. Please check back then and apply if you are interested.
This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.
The Army Fellows Program use your talent as a federal civilian employee to make a positive difference, to make an impact on the world. The Army Fellows Program is a two-year fellowship as a federal civilian. We hire fellows as permanent, full time employees with full pay and benefits and guarantee placement after the fellowship for those who meet requirements.
We are seeking driven, high-performing teammates, and we will provide opportunities to apply your talent to make a positive difference through meaningful work. You’ll also learn and grow through a structured but flexible two-year developmental program that accounts for your existing knowledge, skills, behaviors, and preferences and for your career field’s professional competencies.
In this role you will, assist Soldiers in establishing academic/vocational goals and counsel them on the use of tuition assistance funds. Advise Soldiers on a variety of non-traditional education programs (experiential learning, external degrees, credentialing programs, credit for military experience and training). Provide information on financial assistance programs, to include Veterans education benefits. Administer and interpret appropriate military and academic tests. Conduct educational briefings and presentations for in-processing, general education, and financial aid to various stakeholders. Conduct outreach to promote education programs and services to various levels of leadership and other stakeholders.