Education Program Administrator

Summary This position is part of the Department of War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operation, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoD such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers. The Education Program Administrator position is in the Office of the Provost, Defense Information School (DINFOS), War Media Activity (WMA) under the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD (PA)).Major Duties: As a Education Program Administrator at the GS-1710-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Vice Provost of Academic Services, providing executive leadership and continuity of operations. Oversee the Course Development Office, research activities, and library/media center to ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and institutional services. Directs the planning, development, evaluation, and modernization of DoW communication training and education programs, ensuring curricula, instructional methodologies, and educational technologies align with operational requirements, strategic priorities, and emerging workforce needs. Leads institutional accreditation, curriculum governance, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives while advising senior leadership on strategic planning, policy development, resource requirements, budgets, acquisitions, and contract oversight to support organizational objectives. Exercises full supervisory authority over multidisciplinary professional staff, including planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving employee issues, developing workforce capabilities, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing organization committed to continuous improvement. Represents DINFOS in senior-level engagements with Military Departments, DoW organizations, academia, accrediting bodies, and industry partners to build consensus, resolve complex issues, and ensure education and training programs remain responsive to Service requirements and institutional priorities. Leads enterprise modernization initiatives by integrating emerging educational technologies, advancing innovative instructional strategies, and promoting data-informed decision-making to enhance learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness, and mission readiness.