Student Success and Apprenticeship Specialist

Overview

The University of Alaska Southeast School of Education is seeking a Student Success and Apprenticeship Specialist to support future educators throughout their academic journey. This position plays a key role in student advising, degree completion, and the coordination of innovative registered apprenticeship pathways that help address Alaska's educator workforce needs.

As a member of a collaborative and student-centered team, you will work closely with students, faculty, school districts, and community partners to support student success from admission through graduation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape emerging apprenticeship programs while also contributing to accreditation and assessment efforts that strengthen educator preparation across Alaska.

The School of Education is a small but mighty team committed to preparing high-quality educators, educational leaders, and special education professionals. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and meaningful relationships with the students and communities we serve. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' lives while helping advance innovative pathways into the education profession.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with students and helping them navigate complex academic pathways. They will be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and comfortable balancing student support with program coordination responsibilities.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as this position works closely with students, faculty, school districts, and external partners. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable using data and technology systems to support advising, reporting, and program operations.

Experience in academic advising, student services, higher education, workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or educational program coordination will help candidates succeed in this role. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who is committed to student success and excited to contribute to the preparation of Alaska's future educators.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of progressively responsible experience in student services, academic support, advising, program coordination, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience working with students, faculty, and external partners in an educational, higher education, workforce development, or related setting is preferred.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on July 16, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on July 15, 2026.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.