Education Administrator

Job Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development

Provide statewide leadership, management, and operational oversight for Alaska’s Early Learning programs and Alaska Reads Act initiatives.

Direct the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of early learning and literacy programs in alignment with departmental priorities, state and federal requirements, and evidence-based practices.

Manage program budgets, grants, contracts, procurement, travel, and other fiscal and administrative activities to support effective and compliant program operations.

Supervise assigned staff by setting priorities, coordinating workloads, supporting employee development, evaluating performance, and ensuring accountability for program outcomes.

The Department of Education and Early Development’s mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. Our team values collaboration, thoughtful leadership, continuous improvement, and strong partnerships with Alaska’s schools, districts, families, and communities. This position advances that mission by leading statewide early learning and literacy initiatives that strengthen school readiness and improve reading outcomes for Alaska’s students.

Join a collaborative leadership team working to strengthen early learning and literacy outcomes for students, families, and school districts across Alaska. You will help shape statewide programs, guide implementation of the Alaska Reads Act, and influence high-impact education initiatives. The role provides opportunities to expand your leadership experience in program administration, staff supervision, fiscal and grant management, policy implementation, and continuous improvement.

Meaningful collaboration with school districts, tribal organizations, and state and federal partners, along with flexible schedules and hybrid telework options based on operational needs, supports professional growth and work-life balance.

This position may be based in either the Juneau or Anchorage office and offers flexible work options, including in-office, hybrid, or remote work, depending on operational needs. The work is primarily office-based and involves regular collaboration with program staff, administrative support teams, and department partners supporting statewide literacy and early learning programs.

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

Knowledge of the concepts, principals, theories, methods, and practices of planning, teaching and evaluating an assigned K-12 public education content area. Integrates best practices with subject matter expertise to develop resources, inform policy implementation, provide technical assistance, and support continuous improvement. Provides guidance and consultation to school districts and/or stakeholders while advancing statewide education priorities.

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

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.

Please Note:

This position requires travel to support DEED sponsored events, on-site technical assistance/monitoring, attendance at national conferences and required trainings associated with federal grants; this could equate to 5 to 6 trips or more per year.

A bachelor's degree;

AND either

1. Two years experience as an Education Specialist 2 or an Education…