ANSEP Acceleration Academy Education Facilitator- Anchorage

At ANSEP, we are dedicated to transforming education and career pathways for all students, with a special focus on supporting Indigenous Alaska students. Our mission is to increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM and other high-demand fields through a model that begins in middle school and continues through graduate school and into the workforce. Working at ANSEP means joining a team committed to excellence and opportunity - where we empower students to achieve their full potential and create lasting change for Alaska and beyond.

ANSEP is seeking dedicated student support staff to join its Anchorage Acceleration site. This position is central to the daily operations, providing a safe, academically focused, and supportive environment for up to 100 high school students, with future growth anticipated. The role involves direct student supervision, academic coaching, and the implementation of enriching extracurricular activities, all while ensuring the well-being and success of every participant. The Education Facilitator is responsible for supporting the academic and extracurricular success of students through program development, facilitation, supervision, recitation/tutoring, and support. This role involves assisting with the planning and implementation of activities, providing direct student support, and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. The Education Facilitator will work collaboratively with site leadership and staff to achieve program goals.

Working at the ANSEP Anchorage Acceleration site is a high-energy, multifaceted role. Since you are working with students ages 13-17 in a college-level environment, your day is a mix of "academic coach," "classroom teacher," and "risk manager." This isn't a desk job. You are a mentor and a protector. You need to be comfortable switching from a "firm authority figure" (enforcing safety and boundaries) to an "encouraging coach" (helping a 14-year-old pass a college level exam) in a matter of minutes.

To thrive in this role, a candidate must be a high-energy academic anchor who balances a protective, safety-first mindset with the empathy of a dedicated mentor. Because you are working with students as young as 13 in a demanding university environment, the ideal candidate is someone who can command a room of 20 teenagers with authoritative professionalism while simultaneously providing the granular, one-on-one coaching needed to help them pass college-level STEM courses. You must be a proactive communicator—someone who doesn't wait for a crisis to occur but instead anticipates student needs, identifies subtle shifts in mental health, and meticulously documents progress. Ultimately, a thriving staff member is a boundary-setter who can navigate the complexities of University of Alaska policies and ANSEP’s high standards, all while fostering a safe, judgment-free space where students feel empowered to tackle the rigors of higher education.

Candidates will need exceptional organizational and time-management skills to effectively juggle responsibilities. Strong program/instructional design, facilitation, and presentation abilities will be key to engaging and motivating students. A capacity to provide constructive feedback and support and foster their growth alongside adaptability and flexibility are crucial for navigating the dynamic environment. Candidates should excel at building strong working relationships and collaborating as a team member, all while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with sound judgment and decision-making, are essential. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and behavior management skills will be vital for fostering a supportive and productive learning environment. A candidate must possess strong student supervision skills and be proficient in providing academic support, including tutoring/teaching and time management coaching. Experience in developing and facilitating programming focused on STEM based classes, life skills and other school subjects is essential. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a commitment to risk management, including responding to incidents and emergencies effectively and ensuring student safety on and off campus. A valid AK driver's license with three years of a driving record on a valid driver's license and ability to operate a 15-passenger van are also required. A current or past teaching certificate is preferred for this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and two years progressively responsible experience related to school aged children. At least 1 years of management experience in a school or youth development program or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Teaching certification preferred.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• Position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle. Applicant must be 21 and older to apply and have a valid AK driver's license with three years of a clean driving record on a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt (salaried) 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 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

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

Position is a 9 month position and runs the standard academic year (August through May). This position would start in August 2026.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at caweist@alaska.edu.

*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.

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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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.

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.