Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 07-5544)

State of Alaska; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AVTEC in Seward, AK seeks a Program Coordinator 1 to lead planning, administration, and evaluation of workforce development grant programs and AVTEC student services. You will coordinate services with students, instructors, employers, and partners to remove barriers and improve employment outcomes.

This role blends program leadership with grant management and direct student support, offering meaningful impact on Alaskans' lives. Alaska residency and valid license required.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking used to address problems and opportunities.
• Knowledge of procedures for evaluating and monitoring programs for compliance with laws and guidance.
• Ability to make sound, well-informed decisions and drive action.
• Organizes work, sets priorities, and plans to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to meet requirements.
• Partnering: builds alliances and collaborates across boundaries to achieve goals.
• Self-Management: maintains initiative and lasts with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Compliance

Decision making

Planning & evaluating

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Program Coordinator 1 located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required! This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 18.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Program Coordinator you will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for all activities involved in the planning, implementation, administration, oversight, evaluation and reporting of workforce development grant programs and student service initiatives at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). This includes the administration of state and/or federal funds for programs including, but not limited to, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

You’ll work closely with students, instructors, employers, and community partners to coordinate services, remove barriers to success, and improve employment outcomes. In addition, you will plan and support student engagement activities and other initiatives that enhance the student experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine program leadership, grant management, and direct student support to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Alaskans.

Our Mission, Values, And Culture

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is “start a career in less than a year” and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serve Alaska’s diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day‑to‑day operations, where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post‑training.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

The most significant benefit of being an employee at AVTEC is that you will work within an organization that provides better opportunities for Alaskans. As a member of the staff within a Division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and, as such, are offered paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits. We believe in a healthy work‑life balance and a safe working environment, and we provide opportunities to pursue these daily.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay; amenities such as coffee shops, retail stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance of any AVTEC campus, and beautiful nature trails and a great walking and biking path are just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture are friendly, flexible, and supportive.

Who We Are Looking For

• Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• 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.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Special Note

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Eligibility and Documentation Requirements

Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time. This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).

A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit).

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same-sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options.

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year