Our ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program on the University of Alaska Anchorages 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 position 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. This position works as the second in line Manager to the Assistant Director and Senior Director. The position requires a varied work schedule on and off campus and to remain on-call during scheduled shifts.
The Summer Academy Manager position is responsible for supervising students and Program Assistants. Providing community building experiences responding to incidents accidents and potential emergencies as well as coordinating program logistics. The Summer Academy Manager works closely with students Program Assistants Summer Program Coordinators the Summer Dorm Supervisors and program leadership to ensure students educational and extracurricular needs are met.
To excel in this position the candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills as they will be communicating consistently with program leadership and students. They should have strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills as they will work with high school students in a residential setting. The candidate should be able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers and also maintain clear professional boundaries with students. They should have experience managing staff and large groups of students. They should have the ability to interpret and apply policies and respond in emergency situations to serve as a first responder to incidents accidents and emergencies. The candidate should also be a responsible employee under Title IX and stay current with annual training provided by the University.
Minimum Qualifications :
Some college coursework associates degree preferred and 4 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 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.
Must be able to lift or move 25 to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle. Applicant must be 21 and older to apply and have a valid AK drivers license with three years of a driving record on a valid drivers license
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
A 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
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and work as a member of a team
Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries with students
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making
Strong conflict resolution and behavior management skills
Position Details :
This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This 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 (3) professional references with your application.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Cate Weist ANSEP HR Manager at
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Temp
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
ANSEP Summer Academy Program Manager Temporary • Anchorage, Alaska, USA