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The University of Alaska Anchorage is hiring an ANSEP Acceleration Academy Education Facilitator. The role involves directly supervising and coaching school-aged children while delivering STEM-focused educational programming to support their academic success and pathway toward STEM careers. The Education Facilitator collaborates with site leadership and staff to develop a safe, engaging, and productive learning environment.

Highlights

Provide direct supervision and academic coaching for school-aged children in STEM programs.
Develop, facilitate, and implement educational and extracurricular activities.
Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment and manage student behavior.
Collaborate with site leadership and team members to achieve program goals.
Use strong organizational, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or education, 2+ years working with school-aged children, and 1+ year management experience in youth programs.
Preferred qualifications: Teaching certification, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and experience working with rural or Indigenous Alaska populations.
May require driving an ANSEP vehicle; valid Alaska driver's license and 3 years driving record required.
Full-time, 9-month term-funded position with competitive salary, full benefits, retirement options, tuition waivers, and a 34% Nome geographic differential.
Position located on UA Nome campus with possible hybrid remote work based on need.

ANSEP Acceleration Academy- Education Facilitator - Nome Full Description

Join the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) as an Education Facilitator at our Nome location! In this vital role, you'll empower school-aged children by providing direct supervision, academic coaching, and engaging STEM-focused programming. Be a key part of fostering a supportive learning environment and guiding students toward success in college and future STEM careers.

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.

The Education Facilitator is responsible for supporting the academic and extracurricular success of students through program development, facilitation, supervision, and support. This role involves assisting with the planning and implementation of activities, providing direct student support, and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. The Education Facilitator will work collaboratively with site leadership and staff to achieve program goals.

To thrive in this role, you'll need exceptional organizational and time-management skills to effectively juggle responsibilities. Your strong program design, facilitation, and presentation abilities will be key to engaging and motivating students, while your capacity to provide constructive feedback and support will foster their growth. Adaptability and flexibility are crucial for navigating the dynamic environment. You'll excel at building strong working relationships and collaborating as a team member, all while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with sound judgment and decision-making, are essential. Finally, your conflict resolution, problem-solving, and behavior management skills will be vital for fostering a supportive and productive learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and two years progressively responsible experience related to school aged children.
At least 1 years of management experience in a school or youth development program or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Teaching certification preferred.
Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
Position may require 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.
Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UA campus in Nome. Due to limited building space, there may be instances where the position will need to work from home throughout the academic year. This will be determined by the position's supervisor based on need. This is a full-time, 9 month, 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, with the Nome geographical differential of 34%, Grade 79, 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 is a 9 month position and runs the standard academic year (August through May).

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️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.

Original Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and two years progressively responsible experience related to school aged children.
At least 1 years of management experience in a school or youth development program or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Teaching certification preferred.
Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
Position may require 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.
Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

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 is a 9 month position and runs the standard academic year (August through May).

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at caweist@alaska.edu.

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.

Access to the reports is available at:

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