Student Success and Apprenticeship Specialist

Student Success And Apprenticeship Specialist

The University of Alaska Southeast School of Education is seeking a Student Success and Apprenticeship Specialist to support future educators throughout their academic journey. This position plays a key role in student advising, degree completion, and the coordination of innovative registered apprenticeship pathways that help address Alaska's educator workforce needs.

As a member of a collaborative and student-centered team, you will work closely with students, faculty, school districts, and community partners to support student success from admission through graduation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape emerging apprenticeship programs while also contributing to accreditation and assessment efforts that strengthen educator preparation across Alaska.

The School of Education is a small but mighty team committed to preparing high-quality educators, educational leaders, and special education professionals. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and meaningful relationships with the students and communities we serve. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' lives while helping advance innovative pathways into the education profession.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with students and helping them navigate complex academic pathways. They will be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and comfortable balancing student support with program coordination responsibilities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as this position works closely with students, faculty, school districts, and external partners. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable using data and technology systems to support advising, reporting, and program operations.

Experience in academic advising, student services, higher education, workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or educational program coordination will help candidates succeed in this role. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who is committed to student success and excited to contribute to the preparation of Alaska's future educators.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years relevant experience in student services, academic support, advising, program coordination, or related functions, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, 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 80, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.