Education Advisor

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U.S. Mission Vietnam – U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: HCM 17/12

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates / All Sources

POSITION: Education Advisor

OPENING DATE: April 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week

ANNUAL SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-8; US$12,581.00 (Starting salary)
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): (NOR): FP-6; US$47,170.00 (Starting Salary)
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission in Vietnam – U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Supervisor.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Education Advisor, and the indirect supervision of Public Affairs Officer (PAO), incumbent provides accurate, comprehensive, current information, advice, and counseling on educational opportunities in the USA for groups and individuals. Student advising initiatives take the form of individual and group sessions, as well as
advising for walk-ins and via phone and e-mail. Incumbent guides prospective undergraduate and graduate students to select appropriate colleges and universities and to inform them about U.S. admissions and financial aid processes. The advisor serves as an information source on the Vietnamese education system, and a point of contact for U.S. admissions officers, the Consulate General community, and others engaged in the field of international education. Incumbent works

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: University degree in information technology, public relations, strategic marketing, or in the field of liberal arts is required.

2. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least three years of work experience in event management, marketing, international higher education or other educational fields. Extensive experience in customer service is required.

3. LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required (this will be tested). Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Vietnamese is required.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have 1) strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills and public speaking skills; 2) well-developed interviewing, counseling, problem solving and analytical skills necessary to accurately assess a prospective student’s requirements and abilities, find and convey appropriate information to them; and 3) cultural sensitivity, computer and internet research skills, training and management skills. Must have analytical abilities, intellectual curiosity, initiative and resourcefulness. Must be able to coordinate with supervisor in executing programs and on future planning.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have 1) advanced understanding of promotional and marketing/communications campaign strategies, especially in the Vietnamese context; 2) knowledge of both U.S. and Vietnamese secondary and postsecondary
educational systems; 3) up-to-date knowledge of U.S. undergraduate and graduate admissions processes and requirements, including financial aid and credentials evaluation; 4) current knowledge of information resources
including the education system, testing and U.S. laws and regulations governing international students; 4) knowledge of the diverse types of U.S. colleges and universities, the complexities of standardized testing and financial aid requirements for international students and educational options in the U.S.; 5) thorough grasp of political, economic, and social trends in both Vietnam and the U.S.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/job-opportunities-in-ho-chi-minh-city/.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS
When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed
below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so
may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification.
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website
http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/jobs.html

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

IMPORTANT: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).

WHERE TO APPLY:

Management Office
E-mail Address: HoChiMinhCityHR@state.gov

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment
in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Appendix A – DEFINITIONS

Eligible Family Member (EFM): An EFM for employment purposes is defined an individual who meets all of the following criteria:

 U.S. Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and
 Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or
 Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term “child” shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchild, adopted child, and a child under legal guardianship of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such child is expected to be under legal guardianship until 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian; or
 Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner,
when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support; or

 Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support; and
 Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign
Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and
 Is under chief of mission authority.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria:
 U.S. Citizen; and
 Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or
 Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
 Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign
Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of
assignment abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of
mission authority; or
 resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or
 Currently receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.
Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM is an individual who meets all of the following criteria:
 U.S. Citizen; and
 Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee; or
 Child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
 Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign
Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and
 Is under chief of mission authority; and
 Is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the
American Institute in Taiwan; and
 Does NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign
Service or Civil Service.
Member of Household (MOH): A MOH is an individual who meets all of the following criteria.
 A MOH is someone who accompanies or joins a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service
member permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in
Taiwan; and
 A MOH must be officially declared to the COM by the sponsoring employee as part of his/her household; and
 A MOH is under COM authority;
 A MOH may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative, or adult child;
 A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen;
 A MOH is not an EFM;
 A MOH is not listed on the travel orders or approved Form F-126 of a sponsoring employee.
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:
 An EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member
permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
 Has diplomatic privileges and immunities; and
 Is eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and
 Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and
 Is not a citizen of the host country; and
 Does not ordinarily reside in the host country; and
not subject to host country employment and tax laws.
Ordinarily Resident (OR) – An individual who meets the following criteria:
 A citizen of the host country; or
 A non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a third-country national) who is locally resident and
has legal and/or permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder of a non-diplomatic
visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or
 Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

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