Summer Academy Program Manager; Temporary

ANSEP Summer Academy Program Manager (Temporary)

Our ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program on the University of Alaska Anchorage's campus that supports 9th‑12th grade students who are working to earn college credits before they graduate from high school. The Summer Acceleration Academy is a five‑week residential program that brings together high school students from across the state to earn college credits, participate in guided study sessions and extracurricular activities.

The Summer Academy Manager position plays a pivotal role in ensuring students have a positive educational and extracurricular experience while helping to create a supportive community for students. The role incorporates risk management duties, student support and behavior management and supervision. This position works as the second‑in‑line manager to the Assistant Director and Senior Director. The position requires a varied work schedule on and off campus and to remain on‑call during scheduled shifts.

• Supervise students and Program Assistants, providing community‑building experiences, responding to incidents, accidents, and potential emergencies, and coordinating program logistics.
• Work closely with students, Program Assistants, Summer Program Coordinators, the Summer Dorm Supervisors, and program leadership to ensure students’ educational and extracurricular needs are met.
• Communicate consistently with program leadership and students; establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers while maintaining clear, professional boundaries with students.
• Interpret and apply policies and respond in emergency situations, serving as a first responder to incidents, accidents, and emergencies.
• Maintain responsible employee status under Title IX and stay current with annual training provided by the University.

• Some college coursework; associate’s degree preferred.
• 4 years progressively responsible experience related to student or high‑school‑aged programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification.
• Experience working in a camp or student summer program.
• At least one year of management experience.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle; applicant must be 21+ with a valid AK driver’s license and three years of a driving record.

• Preferred.

• Working knowledge of risk management practice.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to respond in emergency situations.
• Program design and facilitation experience with school‑aged children.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries with students.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills.

The position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full‑time, exempt (Salary), temporary position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79 based on education and experience.

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

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and names/contact information for three professional references with your application.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at caweist.

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 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 at 907‑450‑8200.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.

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.

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.