ANSEP Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics- Anchorage

Inspire the next generation of STEM leaders! ANSEP is hiring an Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics in Anchorage to ensure daily operations and instructional excellence, fostering a positive learning environment. Leverage your educational leadership to help increase participation in STEM careers for Alaska's students.

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.

Are you a passionate educator looking for a new way to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? ANSEP is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics to join our team in Anchorage. In this pivotal role, you'll apply your educational leadership experience to ensure the smooth daily operations and instructional excellence of our program site. You'll be instrumental in cultivating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for our students, collaborating closely with staff, students, and parents to help ANSEP achieve its mission of significantly increasing participation in STEM careers. If you're a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a deep commitment to student success, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced educational setting, we encourage you to apply!

To truly excel as an Assistant Director of Acceleration Academy Operations & Academics, the ideal candidate will leverage experience in an educational setting to be an organized, detail-oriented leader with a proactive approach to student support and program development. A background in education will be invaluable, as will the application of strong communication, conflict resolution, and behavior management skills when interacting with students, parents, and staff. The ability to interpret and enforce policies and procedures consistently and fairly is crucial, as is maintaining clear, professional boundaries with students and staff. This role requires sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in complex situations and during emergencies. Success also requires the ability to efficiently multitask, delegate work effectively, and foster a collaborative environment for temporary and student employees. Experience in curriculum/program design and implementation for school-aged children, coupled with a working knowledge of risk management practices, will be highly beneficial.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or education field and four years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a school or youth development program.
• Teaching certification preferred.
• Current CPR with AED/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.
• This position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle. If driving is required, a valid AK driver's license and three years of driving with a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required. Must be 21 years or older to drive with minors.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term funded, 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. 

• Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
• This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at View email address on careers.alaska.edu.

*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 (UA) 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 the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

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 engaged in university business.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu / View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or emailing  View email address on careers.alaska.edu .