DMV/Driver's Ed Coordinator

Iḷisaġvik College; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ilisagvik College seeks a DMV/DE Coordinator to manage Driver's Education operations and support DMV services. You will oversee enrollment, scheduling, instructor coordination, behind-the-wheel logistics, road tests, and compliance, plus processing Alaska DMV transactions.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work with diverse communities. Associate degree or 3 years admin experience; valid Alaska driver's license; preferred Bachelor's and DMV/ Workforce

Qualifications

• Associate degree or three years of related administrative/program coordination experience.
• Understanding of Alaska DMV processes, policies, and regulations, including REAL ID requirements, license classifications, testing procedures, and documentation standards.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Driver's Education classes from planning through completion.
• Coordinate enrollment, registrations, waitlists, and required documentation.
• Schedule instruction, behind-the-wheel, and student driving schedules.
• Arrange DMV written knowledge tests and road test appointments.
• Coordinate DMV transactions and related program logistics.
• Maintain Driver's Education records and compliance documentation.
• Support Workforce Development programs and outreach.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multicultural communication

Background check

Alaska DMV knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

REPORTS TO:

DMV Manager/DE Instructor

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m.

COMPENSATION:

$40.22/hour + DOE + Benefits, Non-Exempt Permanent Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE:

Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The DMV/DE Coordinator coordinates the daily operations of Iḷisaġvik College's Driver's Education Program while supporting the College's DMV Services. The Coordinator oversees student enrollment, scheduling, instructor coordination, behind-the-wheel logistics, road test coordination, regulatory compliance, and program documentation. The position also processes Alaska DMV licensing transactions and provides administrative and logistical support for Workforce Development programs and special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all Driver's Education classes, from planning through completion.
• Complete student enrollment, registrations, waitlists, learner permit verification, and required documentation for Driver’s Education classes.
• Coordinate classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel schedules, instructor assignments, and student driving schedules.
• Coordinate DMV written knowledge tests and road test appointments.
• Coordinate Driver's Education vehicles and program logistics.
• Coordinate village-based Driver's Education travel, lodging, facilities, meals, and equipment.
• Maintain Driver's Education records, attendance, evaluations, grades, certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Marketing department for Driver's Education marketing and outreach.
• Process REAL IDs, driver's licenses, learner permits, identification cards, and other Alaska DMV transactions.
• Verify documentation and ensure compliance with Alaska DMV Business Partner policies.
• Maintain confidential DMV records and required reports.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Workforce Development programs.
• Support recruitment, outreach, career fairs, and special projects.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• Associate degree or three years of related administrative/program coordination experience.
• Understanding (or ability to gain understanding) of Alaska DMV processes, policies, and regulations, including REAL ID requirements, license classifications, testing procedures, and documentation standards.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Preferred]:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in Driver's Education, DMV operations, Workforce Development, or program coordination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance, and may drive a vehicle.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave

16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement

Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance

Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance

IlisagvikCollege offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.

If any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer