Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisor

Kenai Peninsula College (KPC) invites applications for a Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisor to support the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant. This position promotes CTE pathways, advises dual enrollment (DE) students, and builds partnerships with high schools, industry, and the community, with a focus on high‑demand programs such as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training.

The advisor will lead recruitment, outreach, and student success efforts across the Kenai Peninsula. Responsibilities include promoting CTE programs to students, parents, partners, and communities; developing strong relationships with high school counselors, CTE teachers, homeschool representatives, and industry partners; and visiting schools and rural sites to recruit DE students for certifications such as the State of Alaska Nurse Aide. The advisor collaborates with the DE Advisor on required paperwork and represents KPC at events including the Alaska CTE Conference and Industry Appreciation Day.

In academic advising, the advisor provides comprehensive guidance to DE students, monitors progress toward graduation and CTE goals, offers proactive support for at‑risk students, and educates students and families on policies and long‑term benefits. The role uses appropriate retention and success tools and maintains strict FERPA compliance.

Administrative duties include managing a student caseload, maintaining confidential records, and partnering with KPC Administrative Services on Perkins grant processes and distribution. The position supports occasional evening and weekend events, such as orientations and recruitment fairs, and requires local travel to schools and rural sites.

This is a 9‑month, grant‑funded contract aligned with the academic year, typically August through May; the contract is inactive during the summer.

The ideal candidate has training in education and career guidance for high school‑aged students and experience advising teens on career pathways. An understanding of Kenai Peninsula workforce needs and the ability to communicate effectively with students and guardians are essential, along with strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web applications.

Preference will be given to candidates familiar with KPC’s CTE course offerings and with UA systems such as UAOnline, Banner, and Navigate360, as well as Alaska‑specific tools including AKCIS and Career Coach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicant must possess an unrestricted Alaska driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 60 days of accepting the job. In addition, the applicant must meet UAA’s safe driving criteria.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Kenai Peninsula campus in Soldotna. This is a full-time, 9-month term, 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 78, starting at $25.55 per hour, based on education and experience.

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

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

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Katy Koetitz, KPC HR Coordinator, at kmkoetitz@alaska.edu or 907-262-0317.

*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.