ANSEP Summer Academy Program Manager; Temporary

Job Overview

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 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. It serves as the second‑in‑line manager to the Assistant Director and Senior Director and requires a varied work schedule on and off campus, including on‑call duties during scheduled shifts.

• Supervise students and Program Assistants.
• Provide community‑building experiences, respond to incidents, accidents, and potential emergencies, and coordinate program logistics.
• Work closely with students, Program Assistants, Summer Program Coordinators, Summer Dorm Supervisors, and program leadership to ensure students’ educational and extracurricular needs are met.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers and maintain clear, professional boundaries with students.
• Manage staff and large groups of students.
• Interpret and apply policies and respond in emergency situations, serving as a first responder.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Some college coursework; associate degree preferred.
• Four years of 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.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• Ability to lift or move 25 to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to drive an ANSEP vehicle; applicant must be 21 or older, have a valid AK driver’s license with three years of driving record.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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.
• Strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making.
• Maintenance of professional boundaries with students.
• Teamwork skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a clean driving record for at least three years.

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. It 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 the names and contact information for three professional references with your application.

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

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