Educator Pathways Support Specialist

About the Role

The School of Education is hiring a detail-oriented Educator Pathways Support Specialist to provide hands‑on support for students in our registered teacher apprenticeship and dual enrollment pre‑apprenticeship programs. This position is central to the success of Project SUNRAE (Strategic Use of Nationally Registered Apprenticeships for Educators) and Project YETI (Youth Early Teaching Initiative), two statewide efforts to grow Alaska’s future educators.

Based at the Anchorage campus, the specialist will coordinate student‑facing logistics, including textbook distribution, petition tracking, and database management, while serving as a welcoming resource for students and families navigating university systems.

You’ll bring a student‑first mindset, strong communication skills, and comfort working with databases and student systems. Success in this role means balancing precision with empathy: managing complex records while supporting diverse learners through application, registration, and planning processes. Experience working in fast‑paced environments and collaborating across departments will help you thrive.

One year college coursework in a related field and one year relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience living and working in Alaska strongly preferred.

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full‑time, term, non‑exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 76, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole Endsley, Education Pathways Manager, at naendsley.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

• This position is a term‑funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.
• 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 by phone at 907‑450‑8200.
• The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
• 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 engaging in university business.