Publications Specialist; ACPE

If you are a creative, analytical communicator who excels at transforming complex data and information into clear, compelling visual publications, bring your talents to a role where thoughtful design makes information matter! At ACPE, design and public service come together to create high-quality publications that inform decision-making and engage Alaskans. From analyzing data and developing meaningful visualizations to managing complex publication projects from concept through final production, you will use your expertise to turn information into accessible, engaging, and impactful print and digital communications.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is seeking a Publications Specialist with expertise in Adobe InDesign to join our collaborative team of professionals with diverse areas of expertise in Program Management. This position serves as ACPE’s lead publication design professional and is responsible for the project management, design, development, and production of major agency publications and other print and digital communications.

Working with agency staff, senior leadership, and external partners, the Publications Specialist manages publication projects from initial planning and content development through visual design, review, and final production, ensuring finished products are accurate, accessible, visually compelling, and consistent with agency standards.

This position combines publication design expertise with data analysis and data visualization to communicate complex education and workforce information to a broad range of audiences. The Publication Specialist analyzes and interprets data, develops charts, maps, infographics, and other visualizations, and determines how to present information most effectively through thoughtful layout and design. The position plays a primary role in producing high-profile agency publications used by policymakers, education stakeholders, agency leadership, and the public to better understand postsecondary education access, outcomes, and trends in Alaska.

ACPE provides sustainable solutions for college, career, and technical training. We are a collaborative team that supports one another. We actively support and model ACPE’s values:
Service, Innovation, Empowerment, Quality, and Accountability
. For more information about ACPE, our mission, and our services, visit our website at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Wevalue continuous learning and growth. ACPE is the State’s postsecondary education agency, promoting access to, and success in, education and career training after high school. We are Alaska’s trusted higher education agency; our purpose is to serve Alaskans. We operate with integrity in everything we do.

We support training for employees and have opportunities for upward mobility. ACPE seeks engaged candidates who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing the training and support needed for the right candidate to succeed.

This position is located in Juneau or Anchorage. ACPE’s Juneau office is located in the Vintage Business Park area of Mendenhall Valley, and our Anchorage office is located on Bragaw Street near Northern Lights. Both locations are conveniently close to public transportation and have ample parking available.

This position offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule. However, during the probationary period, employees are required to work full-time, in person, at the Anchorage or Juneau office, Monday through Friday. For more information, please review the State of Alaska Telework Policy.

Upon successfully completing the probationary period, employees become eligible to telework from Juneau or Anchorage, AK. Employees may telework up to four days per week and work in-person at the Juneau or Anchorage office one day per week. Currently, all staff work in-office on Wednesday; this schedule may change based on agency needs, operational needs, special projects, meetings, or other job responsibilities that may require employees to work in the office more frequently.

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