Education Associate 2

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework options

Opportunities to build expertise in州

Professional growth in state programs

Job summary

The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is recruiting for a flexible, organization-wide support role open to Alaskan Residents.

The position may be based in Juneau or Anchorage with relocation to the selected applicant’s location, offering hybrid and office-based work options.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education.
• Five years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, one year at the technical/paraprofessional level.
• Substitution: graduate study may substitute for the required experience; undergraduate study may substitute for generalized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, and program support to the Alaska Reads Act and Early Learning team.
• Serve as the team’s hiring assistant by coordinating recruitment activities, interviews, reference checks, hiring documentation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate employee and non-employee travel, including approvals, reservations, documentation, and expense closeout.
• Process invoices and support procurement by preparing documentation, tracking contracts, and routing payments for approval.
• Coordinate meetings, professional learning events, communications, records, and other operational activities to help the team work effectively.

Skills

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration/education

Five years in education counseling or administrative services

Graduate study substitution for experience

Job description

Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

We are currently recruiting for this position in Juneau or Anchorage. The position will be moved to the location of the selected applicant.

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative, technical, and program support to the Alaska Reads Act and Early Learning team.
• Serve as the team’s hiring assistant by coordinating recruitment activities, interviews, reference checks, hiring documentation, and employee onboarding.
• Coordinate employee and non-employee travel, including travel approvals, reservations, expense documentation, and closeout.
• Process invoices and support procurement activities by preparing documentation, tracking contracts and agreements, and routing payments for approval.
• Coordinate meetings, professional learning events, communications, records, and other operational activities that help the team work effectively.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Department of Education and Early Development’s mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. DEED provides leadership, resources, and support to strengthen Alaska’s K–12 public education system through statewide initiatives focused on student achievement, accountability, educator support, and continuous improvement. This position contributes to that work through strategic planning, cross-divisional coordination, legislative and board reporting, grant implementation support, and communication efforts that support Alaska’s students, educators, schools, and districts.

The benefits of joining our team:

• Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting statewide literacy and early learning initiatives that benefit Alaska's students, families, and school districts.
• This position offers opportunities to build expertise in state government operations, grants management, budgeting, procurement, and program administration while working with knowledgeable professionals across the department.
• You will gain valuable experience supporting complex state and federally funded initiatives in a team-oriented environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid telework options help support a healthy work-life balance.

The working environment you can expect:

This position may be based in either the Juneau or Anchorage office and offers flexible work options, including in-office, hybrid, or remote work, depending on operational needs. The work is primarily office-based and involves regular collaboration with program staff, administrative support teams, and department partners supporting statewide literacy and early learning programs.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
  Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Attention to Detail
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Oral and Written Communication
  Expresses information about ideas or facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information, including technical, sensitive, or controversial information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Technical Competence
  Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

1) Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education. AND One year of experience as an Education Associate 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

2) Five years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, one year of which was at the technical/paraprofessional.

OR

3) Any combination of the above.

Substitution: In option 2, graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

• Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Please note: This position may require occasional travel within the state to support DEED sponsored events.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Monica Goyette

Division Director, Innovation and Educational Excellence

907-269-0497

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