Program Development Specialist

The Chukchi Campus is looking for a Program Development Specialist to lead the development of adjunct faculty and courses for the region and our partners. This position requires a blend of creativity and working knowledge of the region and its communities to be effective. As a member of our team, you'll help shape the future of academic and vocational opportunities across the region by developing programs, working with valued partners, and supporting instructors. This position combines strategic planning, community engagement, and creative program delivery, including the use of emerging technologies to reach rural learners. Applicants who are committed to expanding educational access will find this work both meaningful and rewarding.

As a member of our team, you'll help shape the future of academic and vocational opportunities across the region by developing programs, working with valued partners, and supporting instructors. This position combines strategic planning, community engagement, and creative program delivery, including the use of emerging technologies to reach rural learners. Applicants who are committed to expanding educational access will find this work both meaningful and rewarding.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to participate in meaningful meetings, respond promptly to a diverse group of people, work both independently and with teams with a consistently positive demeanor, strategically manage short- and long-term deadlines, complete interesting and accurate federal reports and stories for a public audience, interpret and apply federal and UAF regulations, take pride in the positive impact this position has for Alaska, and be responsible for a variety of other tasks that keep that impact growing. To build strong relationships, develop skills in building relationships, and collaborate with others. Being proactive on programs and clear communication with partners and staff. Lastly, to do monthly grant reporting, feedback, and work with the CIS staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Cross cultural experience in rural Alaska and Northwest Arctic Borough preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Chukchi campus in Kotzebue. This is a full-time, 10.5- month, 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 accepted for review on December 15, 2025 to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE, December 14th, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe@alaska.edu or 907-474-5664.

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.

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.