Assistant Director of K12 Outreach Operations: Grow Your Own Programs

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fairbanks, AK

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of K12 Outreach Operations at the UAF School of Education is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing the Grow Your Own (GYO) educator preparation programs across Alaska. This position is designed to support the development and implementation of high-quality educator pathways that are tailored to meet the needs of local communities. The successful candidate will engage in partnership building with various stakeholders, including school districts, community organizations, the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), and the University of Alaska (UA) educator preparation programs. This collaborative effort is essential for fostering robust GYO initiatives that empower local residents to pursue careers in education. In this role, the Assistant Director will coordinate activities across three key programs: the Educators Rising program, the Alaska State Mentor Program (ASMP), and the Alaska Teacher and Personnel (AT&P) program. The responsibilities will include working closely with the EdRising program manager to facilitate transitional services for high school students entering UA educator preparation programs, collaborating with the ASMP manager to support early career development for new educators, and assisting the AT&P program manager in developing effective recruitment strategies that leverage the resources of EdRising and ASMP. The position also involves travel to both urban and rural communities throughout Alaska, providing opportunities to engage directly with diverse educational environments. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong background in education, having served in various roles such as a classroom educator, teacher mentor, or school administrator. They should demonstrate exceptional time management skills, the ability to solve problems both independently and collaboratively, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively engaging with stakeholders and promoting the GYO initiatives across the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Grow Your Own educator preparation programs in Alaska.
• Build partnerships with school districts, community organizations, DEED, and UA educator preparation programs.
• Coordinate activities across the Educators Rising program, Alaska State Mentor Program, and Alaska Teacher and Personnel program.
• Support the EdRising program manager in developing transitional services for high school students entering UA educator preparation programs.
• Collaborate with the ASMP manager to facilitate early career development for new educators.
• Assist the AT&P program manager in creating effective GYO recruitment strategies for local communities.
• Travel to urban and rural communities across Alaska to engage with educational stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education with 3 years of experience as a school administrator and 2 years as a K12 educator or mentor; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting in various roles such as classroom educator, teacher mentor, or school administrator.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with educator preparation programs.
• Familiarity with Alaska's educational landscape and community needs.
• Skills in program development and implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
• Retirement options.
• Annual leave and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.