College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Coordinator

Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna Alaska is seeking a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Coordinator to support the success of migratory or seasonal worker students or their dependents during their first year of college. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in student support services, a deep understanding of migratory students' needs, and the ability to build strong relationships with high school counselors, faculty, and community members.

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) has existed since (1972). The program assists students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers – or their dependents – enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at an Institution of Higher Education. The funding supports the completion of the first year of studies and serves 25 CAMP participants annually. Funding is used for outreach to persons who are eligible, counseling, tutoring, skills workshops, financial aid stipends, health services, and housing assistance.

Under the administrative supervision of the Kenai Peninsula College CAMP Director, the CAMP Program Coordinator will provide student support services for participants in the CAMP program to ensure students successfully complete their first year of college and beyond. This position is also responsible for recruitment, coordination and delivery of program activities, and communication with KPC faculty and staff about the needs of CAMP students. The Coordinator will understand migratory student struggles and develop a strong relationship with high school counselors, community members, staff and faculty to help migratory students achieve their goals.

To thrive in this role as the CAMP Program Coordinator the ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in student support roles such as college admissions, advising, or recruitment, with experience working with migratory students and/or understanding their unique needs. They should be knowledgeable about the operational functions of post-secondary institutions, federal grants, and academic support services. The candidate should be an effective communicator, capable of creating positive learning environments, delivering educational workshops, and focused on student success. They must be able to work independently, manage staff, and handle multiple tasks, including recordkeeping and compliance with laws and regulations. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Experience with bicultural environments is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field and two (2) years of experience providing student support in functions such as college admissions, advising, recruitment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience working with migrant students and/or a demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the unique characteristics and needs of migratory students.

An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kenai Peninsula College campus in Soldotna, AK. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-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 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

This position is a term-funded position and is 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 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 Katy Koetitz, HR Coordinator, at kmkoetitz@alaska.edu or 907-262-0317.

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.