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University of Alaska is hiring a TRIO Talent Search Project Director. The director leads a statewide TRIO program based at the University of Alaska Anchorage that prepares middle and high school students in urban and rural communities for postsecondary education, working alongside University of Alaska Fairbanks and Kenai Peninsula staff. The role makes sure college-preparation services are delivered effectively, annual program objectives are met, and grant administration is properly managed across the state.

Highlights

Coordinate a complex statewide initiative that delivers postsecondary preparation services to middle and high school students in both urban and rural communities, making sure program objectives are met each year.
Manage grant administration across the state with meticulous oversight and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance.
Build working relationships with secondary school administrators, teachers, university leadership, and community organizations, and collaborate with UAF and Kenai Peninsula staff.
Apply knowledge of secondary school academic advising, individualized career planning, college admissions, financial aid (FAFSA), and financial literacy education, along with Registered Apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education pathways, and stackable credentials.
Evaluate the project, track student progress, and manage program databases.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years of experience in program development and evaluation or grant-funded academic programs, and two years of management experience, or an equivalent combination; a master’s degree is preferred.
Hold an unrestricted Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record that meets UA Safe Driving criteria, and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Work on the Anchorage campus and at area middle and high schools in a full-time, exempt, term-funded staff position placed on Grade 82 of the UA Staff Salary Schedule and reviewed annually for contract renewal.
Draw on personal or professional experience overcoming challenges similar to those facing Alaska’s first-generation and low-income youth, and lead with humility.

TRIO Talent Search Project Director Full Description

The TRIO Statewide Talent Search Project Director is a pioneering position for the University of Alaska, offering a unique opportunity to provide meaningful support to middle and high school students in both urban and rural communities. Operating within the broader TRIO Programs department at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and collaborating with University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and Kenai Peninsula staff, the Director will ensure postsecondary preparation services are delivered effectively and program objectives are met annually.

The Director requires comprehensive knowledge of secondary school academic advising, individualized career planning, college admissions, financial aid (FAFSA), and financial literacy education, paired with a solid understanding of Registered Apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, stackable credentials, and postsecondary access requirements. Additionally, the role demands a proven ability to build effective working relationships with secondary school administrators, teachers, university leadership, and community organizations. Strong analytical skills are necessary for project evaluation, progress tracking, and database management, alongside excellent oral, written, and cross-cultural communication skills.

To thrive in this role an ideal candidate must operate strategically to coordinate a complex statewide initiative across both urban and rural communities. The successful candidate must utilize both meticulous oversight and significant understanding of regulatory compliance to ensure grant administration is properly managed across the state. The candidate must possess the ability to network effectively, creatively problem solve, and provide visionary leadership in a dynamic working environment. Furthermore, the candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of student success through experience and a clear understanding of the needs associated with the target population. Finally, the ideal director will lead with humility and leverage personal or professional experience overcoming challenges similar to those confronting Alaska’s first-generation and low-income youth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience in program development and evaluation, grant funded academic programs, or in areas directly related to the primary duties, and two years management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage, as well as area high schools and middle schools. This is a full-time, 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 82, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

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

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Meagan Sullivan, TRIO Programs HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-786-4829.

*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 the ADA team at [email protected].

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.

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