Education Planner Specialist

Posted by on June 26, 2004

Classification: Administrative Officer 2
Location:Philadelphia Regional Office
Department:Development & Regional Services
Available Shifts:
8:00 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m. Mon ? Fri
Some alternate hours may be necessary, including weekends
Core Job Functions:

* Primary function is to provide training and assistance to schools, libraries or community/government/social agencies in the use of the AES/PHEAA career and college exploration website, Education Planner. Assist in the transition to Education Planner for those currently using PHEAAmentor
* Serves as a key speaker and source of procedural information at Financial Aid, Early Awareness and Career events in assigned counties. Responsible for development of PowerPoint presentations and for the distribution of informational materials at events
* Participates in community events that will promote the use of AES/PHEAA products and services to residents of assigned counties. Represents the Agency at regional events including targeted College Fairs, workshops and similar events organized for the purpose of distributing student aid materials and promoting interest in Education Planner
* Establishes and maintains current customer/partner contacts. Establishes and provides methods to monitor and measure the effectiveness of services provided to customer base
* Provides field support for Regional Directors upon request
* Supports current department objectives and goals through

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public administration
* Ability to comprehend program goals, objectives, and operations and to relate these to administrative analysis
* Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to administrative problems
* Ability to develop, install, and evaluate administrative policies and procedures
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrative officials and the public
* Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing

Minimum Experience and Training:

Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work and a bachelor?s degree or Any equivalent combination of experience and training

**Applicants must provide documentation of educational accomplishments if applicable**