Alaska Statewide Mentor Program Grant Manager

The ASMP Grant Manager plays a crucial role in connecting internal and external entities within the Alaska education system. This position requires extensive knowledge of the Alaskan educational landscape and a deep understanding of the unique needs of rural and urban communities. The Coordinator will manage educational grants, ensuring compliance and effective implementation while leading collaborative teams to meet project goals. With over 20 years of experience in the Alaska educational system, including a minimum of 10 years in both rural and urban settings as a teacher or administrator, the ideal candidate will drive initiatives that enhance teacher professional development and improve educational outcomes statewide.

The ASMP Grant Manager serves as a critical link between internal and external entities and the University, facilitating communication among grant funders, evaluators, consultants, and ASMP staff. This role ensures compliance with grant laws and aligns innovative education programs across varying timelines and funding sources.

Key responsibilities include directing organizational and mentor program planning, maximizing efficiencies as outlined in grant awards, and collaborating on program development plans, including grant writing. The Coordinator will lead teams of educators and consultants to meet project deadlines and create communication strategies for diverse audiences, including administrators and students.

Additionally, the Coordinator oversees budgeting for grant line items, identifies staffing needs, develops position descriptions, and trains new hires. Participation in management discussions ensures compliance and project progress. The role also involves researching and securing funding for outreach initiatives, working with the K-12 Outreach Advisory Board to establish educational goals. Responsibilities include presenting at workshops and conferences to enhance outreach partnerships and achieve agency objectives.

The ideal candidate for the ASMP Grant Manager position will possess extensive institutional knowledge of the Alaska education system, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities it presents. A deep familiarity with rural Alaskan communities, cultures, and languages is essential for addressing the mentoring needs of educators in these areas.

Candidates should have a proven background in educational grant management and implementation, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex funding processes effectively. Experience in both classroom teaching and administration across diverse settings is crucial, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the educational landscape.

The successful applicant will have over 20 years of working experience within the Alaska educational system, including a minimum of 10 years as a classroom teacher or administrator in rural Alaska and 10 years in urban Alaska. This combination of experience and skills will enable the candidate to lead initiatives that enhance educational outcomes and support the professional development of teachers throughout the state.

Minimum Qualifications:

20+ years total working experience in the Alaska educational system
10+ years experience as classroom teacher or administrator in rural Alaska
10+ years experience as classroom teacher or administrator in urban Alaska

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddah campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. The first date of review will be October 23, 2024. Please submit a cover letter and resume in your application. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Shea Monsey, School of Education HR Coordinator, at smonsey@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.