ANSEP Acceleration Academy Program Assistant-Temporary

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.

Are you passionate about fostering student success and contributing to a dynamic educational environment? Join the ANSEP (Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program) team as a Program Assistant and play a crucial role in empowering the next generation. This temporary position is ideal for an individual who excels in a structured setting, enjoys direct student interaction, and is committed to promoting a safe and effective learning atmosphere.

In this role, your daily responsibilities will include accurate student check-ins and outs, attendance monitoring, and consistent student supervision to ensure a secure and engaging environment. You'll also be responsible for preparing and organizing materials for program activities and maintaining supply inventory. A key component of the position involves safely transporting students and staff using ANSEP 15-passenger vans. ANSEP is dedicated to increasing the number of Alaska Natives in STEM careers, and Program Assistants are integral to achieving this goal by providing essential student support and ensuring the seamless execution of program activities.

To truly succeed as an ANSEP Program Assistant, a strong blend of organizational expertise and adaptability is essential, coupled with a genuine passion for working with youth. This role calls for someone who can effortlessly manage multiple tasks while maintaining a vigilant eye on student safety and well-being. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional, supportive relationships with students are also key, as these qualities are instrumental in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, a clean driving record and the ability to operate a 15-passenger van are crucial for student transportation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some college coursework in a STEM or education field and two years of experience related to school aged children, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification 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 driving record on a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational, attention to detail and time-management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students.
• Experience working with youth, particularly in an educational, youth development or supervisory capacity
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and work as a member of a team
• Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries with students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and engage with students.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly), temporary staff position. This position only runs for the academic year (August through May). This position is for Monday through Friday and will support the Acceleration Academy during normal business hours, varying between 7am-5pm, depending on need. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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

☎️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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

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.