ANSEP Student Success Specialist-Kotzebue
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Job Number:529187
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Classification:Temporary Clerical
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Grade:Temporary Staff Grade 78
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Work type:Temporary
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
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School/Business unit:Provost Operations
Location:Kotzebue
Categories: Academic Advising/Student Support & Services, Office/Clerical
Position Summary:
Come join an award winning program at ANSEP. We are recruiting for a Student Success Specialist in Kotzebue to support our Acceleration Academy components.
ANSEP is seeking a Student Success Specialist to help support our Acceleration Academy in Kotzebue. ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program that supports 9th-12th grade students who are working to earn two years or more in college credits before they graduate from high school. Within the Acceleration Academy, the ANSEP Student Success Specialist position plays a pivotal role in supporting the academic and personal development of students. This position is responsible for academic advising, promotion and outreach, support services, student academic and social activities, departmental duties and more. The position works closely with students and ANSEP Director to ensure students receive the guidance and resources they need to excel academically and personally. This role also involves program promotion, student support services, data analysis, and coordinator of various aspects related to student success within the ANSEP program.
To excel in this position, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as they will be advising and mentoring students. They should have a deep understanding of academic advising, university policies, and FERPA regulation. The candidate should be capable of creating promotional materials and engaging in outreach activities to promote ANSEP components effectively, have excellent organizational skills, the ability to handle student support services, and the capacity to analyze data to plan strategically. The candidate should also be a responsible employee under Title IX and stay current with annual training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or STEM related field with at least three years of experience working with school aged students grades 6-12 or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience with pre-college residential programs preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
Knowledge of the University environment preferred
Public speaking skills.
Ability to comprehend and apply university policies and procedures as they relate to students.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Aptitude for comprehending another’s situation.
Experience working with Alaska Native Regional Corporations, Alaska Native non-profit organizations, government agencies or private industry groups preferred
Position Details:
This position is located on the Kotzebue campus This is a full-time, temporary, non-exempt (hourly) position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience. This position is temporary with the possibility of becoming a benefitted staff job in the future depending on the needs of the department. Hours will vary based on needs of the department and time of year.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
*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 (UA) 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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at caweist@alaska.edu.
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.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
