ANSEP Summer Academy Program Coordinator; Temporary

About ANSEP

At ANSEP, we are dedicated to transforming education and career pathways for all students, with a special focus on supporting Indigenous Alaska students. Our mission is to increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM and other high‑demand fields through a model that begins in middle school and continues through graduate school and into the workforce. Working at ANSEP means joining a team committed to excellence and opportunity – where we empower students to achieve their full potential and create lasting change for Alaska and beyond.

Our ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program on the 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 position will not begin until May 2026 and will run through early July 2026.

The Summer Academy Coordinator 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.

• Supervise students and manage community‑building experiences.
• Respond to incidents, accidents, and potential emergencies.
• Coordinate program logistics.
• Work closely with students, the Summer Program Manager, the Summer Dorm Supervisor, and program leadership to ensure students’ educational and extracurricular needs are met.
• Work a varied schedule, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

• Some college coursework, 2‑3 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 preferred.
• Experience working in a camp or student summer program.
• Some management experience is preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous or rural populations preferred.
• Employees must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Alaska driver license, and at least three years of driving experience to meet University of Alaska driver requirements.

• Location:
  
  UAA campus in Anchorage.
• Type:
  Full‑time, non‑exempt temporary staff.
• Salary: UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
• Shift: Full‑time with day, evening, and weekend work.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 30 lb.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until successful candidates have been identified.
• Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional references with your application.
• This position is temporary and paid hourly.
• This position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle – a valid AK driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria are required.
• Must be 21 years or older to apply.

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

The University of Alaska (UA) 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.

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. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. All employees are subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. 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.