Acceleration Academy Program Assistant; Temporary- Bethel

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 Bethel's campus that supports 9th-12th grade students who are working to earn college credits before they graduate from high school. This position supports our students during the academic year, it will not begin until August 2026 and will run through early May 2027.

Are you passionate about fostering student success and contributing to a dynamic educational environment? Join the ANSEP (Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program) team as a Program Assistant and play a crucial role in empowering the next generation. This temporary position is ideal for an individual who excels in a structured setting, enjoys direct student interaction, and is committed to promoting a safe and effective learning atmosphere.

The Program Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting ANSEP's mission by directly assisting students and contributing to the smooth operation of program activities. The position involves direct student supervision, academic support, logistical coordination, and ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Program Assistants are integral to fostering student success and achieving ANSEP's overarching goals.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day logistics such as tracking student attendance and prepping activity supplies, maintaining student safety, ensuring university policies are followed, communicating effectively, and maintaining professional boundaries. The role requires flexibility, a team-first mindset, occasional evenings and weekends, and the ability to stay in the UAA dorms a few times a year for statewide events. Dependability and the ability to drive a 15-passenger van to transport students safely—managing their behavior on the road and strictly following safety guidelines—are essential.

• Some college coursework in a STEM or education field and one to two years progressively responsible experience related to school-aged children, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Teaching certification preferred.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Position requires 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.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references with your application.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.