Director of Alaska Child Welfare Academy

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) College of Health is searching for a full-time administrator for its Alaska Child Welfare Academy, a principal center for advancing child welfare practice across the State of Alaska. The Academy is devoted to the professional development of practitioners in the areas of child and family well-being, and child welfare social services. The incumbent will lead the rechartering of the Academy through the broadening of mission, aims, instructional programs, and contracts supporting practice advancement among professionals constituting the child welfare workforce in Alaska, including workforce supported by Alaska’s tribal organizations, ethnic associations, and organizations devoted to protecting and advancing the well-being of underserved populations. In addition, the position will secure and maintain accreditation of the Academy by a nationally recognized source. Residence in Alaska or relocation to the state is a requirement of the position.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join our team as the Director of Alaska Child Welfare Academy and contribute to building a stronger, more informed workforce dedicated to child welfare.

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence. The ideal candidate will bring the following qualifications and abilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Training Expertise: Apply your knowledge of training and adult learning theory to design and deliver impactful training programs.
• Subject Matter Knowledge: Leverage your experience in child welfare to address the unique needs of professionals in this critical field.
• Grant and Contract Management: Utilize your understanding of grant and contract procurement processes to secure resources and funding for training initiatives.
• Workforce Development: Recruit, hire, and supervise a diverse and talented workforce to meet the child welfare training needs of the state.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities, community organizations, and state stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and ensure alignment with key objectives.

The Child Welfare Academy is a unit within the School of Social Work, College of Health.

As the Child Welfare Director, the candidate will need to be passionate and well-informed about child welfare and adult education. They should be comfortable leading a team of qualified trainers who provide skilled trainings and programs that address the needs of the state’s child welfare workforce and utilize the latest in training standards and technologies. The right candidate will be comfortable negotiating contracts and representing the Child Welfare Academy (CWA) at the university, community, and state levels. They will manage documentation, hire staff, and provide supervision to a diverse workforce. They can procure grants and contracts to fund the CWA and ensure compliance with university and budgetary protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master's degree in related field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Minimum of three years of experience in child welfare practice and administration.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, 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 83, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on 01/13/2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 01/12/2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Donna Aguiniga at dmaguiniga@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.

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

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.

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.