ANSEP Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics- Mat-Su

Are you a dynamic and organized individual with a passion for student success? Do you have a knack for leadership, an eye for detail, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. ANSEP is seeking a Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics- for our Mat-Su Valley location.

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 a Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics- for our Mat-Su Valley location. You’ll play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations and management of the program site, working alongside the Site Director to provide essential administrative support, guide students, and lead program development. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of students aged 13-17 by helping them prepare for success in STEM careers and beyond. Your role will involve everything from managing daily operations and staff scheduling to student support, curriculum development, and ensuring a safe, positive program climate. You will be a key point of contact for students, parents, and staff, helping to build a strong community and uphold ANSEP's mission of empowering the next generation of leaders. This position supports our students during the academic year and runs from early August until mid May each year.

To thrive in this role a candidate should possess a strong background in administrative support and program coordination. A natural leader who can effectively manage and mentor temporary and student staff, ensuring a collaborative and productive environment, will be successful. The position requires skills in providing guidance and support to students, with a focus on building positive relationships and maintaining discipline in a fair and consistent manner. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are a must, as the role involves juggling multiple responsibilities, from coordinating student activities and recruitment efforts to ensuring the physical and emotional safety of everyone on site. If you have a passion for youth development and a commitment to educational excellence, this could be a great fit for you.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Teaching certification preferred.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a school or youth development program
• 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.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UA campus in the Mat-Su Valley. This is a 9-month, full-time, term, 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, up to 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 80, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. 

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application, including at least one current or previous supervisor.

This position runs the academic year, beginning in early August and ending in mid May each year. This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. 

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

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW. 

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

*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/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. 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.orca@alaska.edu.