ANSEP Summer Academy Program Coordinator; Temporary

Position: ANSEP Summer Academy Program Coordinator (Temporary)
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.

Our ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program on the University of Alaska Anchorage's campus that supports 9th-12th grade students who are working to earn college credits before they graduate from high school. The Summer Acceleration Academy is a five week residential program that brings together high school students from across the state to earn college credits, participate in guided study sessions and extracurricular activities.

The position will not begin until May 2026 and will run through early July 2026.

The Summer Academy Coordinator position plays a pivotal role in ensuring students have a positive educational and extracurricular experience while helping to create a supportive community for students. The role incorporates risk management duties, student support and behavior management and supervision.

The Summer Academy Coordinator position is responsible for supervising students, providing community building experiences, responding to incidents, accidents, and potential emergencies, as well as coordinating program logistics. The Summer Academy Coordinator works closely with students, the Summer Program Manager, the Summer Dorm Supervisor, and program leadership to ensure student's educational and extracurricular needs are met. The position requires staff to work a varied schedule.

Shifts include day, evening and weekend work.

To excel in this position, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills as they will be communicating consistently with program leadership and students. They should have strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills as they will work with high school students in a residential setting. The candidate should be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers and also maintain clear, professional boundaries with students.

They should have the ability to interpret and apply policies and respond in emergency situations. The candidate will also be a responsible employee under Title IX and stay current with annual training provided by UAA. A candidate must possess strong student supervision skills and be proficient in providing academic support, including tutoring and time management coaching. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with children and providing a meaningful experience for them.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some college coursework, 2-3 years progressively responsible experience related to student or high school aged programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred, Experience working in a camp or student summer program. Some management experience is preferred. Experience working with indigenous or rural populations preferred.

Employees must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Alaska driver license, and at least three years of driving experience to meet University of Alaska driver requirements.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78 based on education and experience.

* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until successful candidates have been 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 temporary position, for summer work that is paid hourly.

* This position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle. A valid AK driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe…