Therapeutic Courts Research & Administrative Specialist; Anchorage

What will you be doing?

The incumbent will carry out thorough ongoing data analysis and provide clerical support for the Alaska Therapeutic Court programs. This position is responsible for reviewing, collating, and analyzing therapeutic court data to produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports for internal use and for stakeholders or funders. Duties include performing quality assurance on data entered into AKAIMS, tracking statewide therapeutic court retention and disposition trends, analyzing electronic monitoring data, and reporting on participant exit and satisfaction surveys.

The role also supports the Administrative Program Manager by assisting with data compilation for quarterly Medicaid reports and by researching and quantifying court data for inclusion in clear, informative reports. In addition, the position provides clerical and administrative support to Therapeutic Court staff, including preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, participating in cross‑training, and covering administrative functions as needed, along with performing other assigned duties.

Full‑time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch break.

• Ability to perform work and carry out assigned projects independently.
• Considerable knowledge of database use and/or spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of methods of analyzing and presenting numeric data.
• Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate numeric data using computers.
• Ability to reason logically and accurately and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and apply written rules and procedures.
• Ability to instruct others in data collection and data entry procedures.
• Ability to provide clerical assistance/support.

Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment.

Your letter of interest should:

• Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
• Explain your knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer‑paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs. Enjoy peace of mind and long‑term security while serving your community.

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Two years of any combination of postsecondary or vocational experience AND two years of professional or administrative experience in performing complex data entry. Or Four years of professional or administrative experience in performing complex data entry.

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions above.
• Post‑secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

• List of at least three (3) professional references, with current contact information.
• Last two performance evaluations and/or letters of recommendation.

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer no to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264‑8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

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Recruitment
Email: recruitment
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501