Education Program Assistant; PCN

Position: Education Program Assistant (PCN 051618)
Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development

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

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

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

The Education Program Assistant works with and responds to inquiries from, federal program specialists, school district food service directors, and transportation companies. This position is responsible for collecting data, preparing forms and paperwork, and preparing program materials to support the program coordinator. The position is responsible for the ordering, allocation, and distribution of USDA Food items statewide.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DEED is committed to providing information, resources, and leadership to schools, districts, parents, and the public in order to support an excellent education for every student every day. Staff at DEED are engaged in meaningful professional work in support of Alaska's most valuable resource - its children.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with this tight-knit team to fight hunger. Each member of the Child Nutrition Programs team plays a critical role in feeding Alaska's children and supporting DEED's mission.

The working environment you can expect:

Our Juneau office is located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building (SOB). There is ample parking as well as stores, eateries, and coffee shops within walking distance.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

* Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

* Attention to Detail:
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

* Clerical:
Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, taking shorthand, and using and completing forms.

* Computer

Skills:

Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full proficiency level clerical experience of which one year was in an educational environment such as would be found in traditional, correspondence or continuing education schools, education service providers or regulatory agencies.

Substitution:
Post-secondary education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Required Information

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

* Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.

* Current performance evaluation, if available.

* A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

EDUCATION

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 application (Unofficial is okay;

please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

If education is completed in a foreign college or…