Project Assistant; PCN

Position: Project Assistant (PCN 056034)

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 position provides comprehensive support to students ecumbe High School (MEHS) by fostering a positive residential environment, coordinating culturally grounded community programs, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The incumbent mentors students, supports residential life activities, facilitates culturally relevant programs that strengthen connections to heritage and traditions, encourages healthy lifestyle practices, and maintains accurate records and program documentation. Through these efforts, the position enhances student well-being, leadership development, cultural engagement, and overall residential life at MEHS.

Our

Mission, Values, and Culture

Mt Edgecumbe High School is an Advanced accredited public boarding school with 430 students from over 100 communities throughout Alaska. Most come from communities with schools enrolling fewer than 50 students: approximately 80% are Alaska Native. This diverse population results in a unique remarkable learning community – blending of cultures and beliefs, old ways and new, honoring the wisdom of the past while working together to forge the future.

Our school is in Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. Please check out our school website address:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The benefits for joining Mt. Edgecumbe High School include working with a diverse group of high school-age students who are 14-18; working with the dedicated staff with low turnover;
Summers off (early Mat through mid-August) and a period of seasonal leave during the school’s winter break. The employee will also have health insurance while working and personal leave.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is part of a close-knit team. We value an attitude of service, collaborative relationships, and teamwork. Our focus is on providing a world-class educational experience for a diverse group of students on a residential high school campus. Duties of this position may require the incumbent to work irregular hours.

Who We Are Looking For

• Integrity/Honesty
  :
  Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
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  Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.

SPECIAL NOTE

• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a background check per AS 47.32.101 and 7 AAC 10.900.

Competency Based

Minimum Qualifications Instructions

The job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

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

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  : 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.

• Reading Comprehension
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  Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

At time of interview, applicants are required to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references with current contact information

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call or  in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact

Nicole

A. Ritzinger, Residential Principal
Email: nicoler
Phone Number:

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