Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics- 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.

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics for our Anchorage site. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the academic and personal journeys of high school students (ages 13-19), guiding them toward successful careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This position provides comprehensive leadership and management for all facets of the program. You'll be responsible for the academic well-being and achievement of students, the professional growth and performance of staff, and the efficient operation of the program's resources and facilities. Furthermore, you'll cultivate a positive and safe learning environment through effective communication and community engagement. You'll support students with guidance and discipline, ensure safety and compliance, manage risks, engage with the community for recruitment, foster a positive program culture, and collaborate across different ANSEP sites.

To truly excel as an ANSEP Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics, you'll need to be a visionary leader with a deep commitment to student success and safety, specifically within a high school setting. Your ability to effectively manage staff, coupled with a genuine love for teaching and guiding students, will be crucial. We're looking for someone who understands how to professionally handle student emergencies and navigate complex situations with calm and clarity. Exceptional skills in managing programs and budgets, along with a talent for building strong relationships with students, parents, school districts, and community partners, are essential. Your proactive approach to risk management and problem-solving, combined with superior organizational and communication skills, will ensure the program runs smoothly and achieves its goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Teaching certification and/or Masters degree preferred.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• At least three 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.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff (salary) 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. 

• Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
• This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
• This position may require driving an ANSEP vehicle. If driving is required, a valid AK driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required. Must be 21 years or older to drive with minors.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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 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.