Education Associate ; PCN

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position will provide administrative and data support to various teams within the Division of Innovation and Education Excellence. You will work with staff to create databases, collect data, clean up data, analyze data, and produce data reports. You will also support teams by coordinating presentations, logistics, and revisions of existing documents.

DEED’s mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. We have a vision that all students can succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best value of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. For information on DEED, please review our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The position will help carry out the mission and vision by providing administrative support across the entire division, enabling staff to provide support to schools, districts, students, and families statewide.

The Division of Innovation and Education Excellence values an attitude of service, strong collaborative relationships, communication, and teamwork. We provide cross training and process-based work that assures consistency across the team.

Our Juneau office is located on the 9th floor in the State Office Building, and our Anchorage office is located in the Atwood Building's Suite 810. The position is assigned a cubical with ample light and has the option for teleworking after an initial training period, with the opportunity for flexible scheduling. The location is centrally located with plenty of parking, nearby restaurants, and coffee shops.

• Database Administration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for automating, developing, implementing, or administering database systems.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

(1) Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education, and one year of experience as an Education Associate 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
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(2) Five years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling, or administrative services, one year of which was at the technical/paraprofessional level.
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(3) Any combination of the above.

Substitution:
In option 2, graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each…