Education Programs & Admin Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Department of Education & Early Development in Alaska is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Alaska Reads Act and Early Learning team in Juneau or Anchorage. The role will move to the location of the selected applicant and offers in-office, hybrid, or remote work depending on needs.

You will coordinate recruitment activities, travel, procurement, meetings, and program administration, working closely with program staff and department partners to advance statewide literacy and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving to support program delivery.
• Attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Effective oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Technical competence to engage with systems, processes, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, technical, and program support to Alaska Reads Act and Early Learning team.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, interviews, reference checks, and onboarding.
• Coordinate employee and non-employee travel, approvals, and expense documentation.
• Process invoices and support procurement, including contracts and payments.
• Coordinate meetings, events, communications, records, and other operational activities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communication

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration/education

Job description

The Department of Education & Early Development in Alaska is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Alaska Reads Act and Early Learning team in Juneau or Anchorage. The role will move to the location of the selected applicant and offers in-office, hybrid, or remote work depending on needs.

You will coordinate recruitment activities, travel, procurement, meetings, and program administration, working closely with program staff and department partners to advance statewide literacy and