ANSEP Acceleration Academy- Education Facilitator – Mat-Su

Overview

Join the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) as an Education Facilitator at our Mat-Su location. In this role, you will provide direct supervision, academic coaching, and engaging STEM-focused programming to school-aged children, contributing to a supportive learning environment and guiding students toward success in college and future STEM careers.

ANSEP focuses on transforming education and career pathways for all students, with a special emphasis on supporting Indigenous Alaska students. Our mission is to increase representation in STEM and other high-demand fields through a model that begins in middle school and continues through graduate school and into the workforce.

• Provide direct student supervision, academic coaching, and implementation of enriching extracurricular activities for up to 100 high school students at the Mat-Su Acceleration site, with future growth anticipated.
• Support the academic and extracurricular success of students through program development, facilitation, supervision, and student support.
• Assist with planning and implementing activities, ensure a safe, productive learning environment, and work collaboratively with site leadership and staff to achieve program goals.

• Bachelors degree in a STEM or education field and two years progressively responsible experience related to school-aged children.
• At least 1 year of management experience in a school or youth development program or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Teaching certification and current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• Must be able to drive an ANSEP vehicle; applicant must be 21 or older and have a valid AK drivers license with three years of driving history.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

This full-time, 9-month, term-funded, exempt position is located on the UA campus in Mat-Su and includes a competitive salary and eligible employee benefits. Benefits include retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and medical/dental/vision coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

• Attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references with your application.
• This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the Universitys discretion.
• This is a 9-month position aligning with the standard academic year (August through May).

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please refer to the official posting.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager, at caweist.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution and a public records law employer. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.

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