RISE Alaska Dual Credit Advisor

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Medical/dental/vision

Résumé du poste

The University of Alaska is hiring the RISE Alaska Dual Credit Advisor to help Alaska high school students access UA dual-credit programs. You will coordinate with UA campuses, support enrollment processes, and troubleshoot issues across Alaska.

This part-time, non-exempt position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with on-site or hybrid options. Strong organizational skills, knowledge of student enrollment, and ability to explain complex procedures to students, families and districts are

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support or student services.
• Experience with K-12 schools or school districts is preferred.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist students and educators with dual-credit enrollment processes.
• Coordinate across UA campuses and maintain accurate academic records.
• Develop resources that simplify dual-credit participation for Alaska communities.

Description du poste

Help expand access to college opportunities for Alaska high school students as the RISE Alaska Dual Credit Advisor! This role supports students, educators, and school districts as they navigate University of Alaska dual-credit programs, helping make the enrollment process clear, accessible, and successful. You’ll coordinate across UA campuses, troubleshoot enrollment and payment issues, maintain accurate academic records, and develop resources that make dual-credit participation easier for students and educators across Alaska. If you’re organized, resourceful, and enjoy helping people navigate complex processes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Alaska’s future college students.

A successful candidate will thrive in this role by bringing strong knowledge of higher education administrative processes, particularly student enrollment, academic records, course registration, and dual-credit programming. They will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple students, courses, deadlines, and administrative priorities while maintaining accurate and confidential records. Success will also require strong communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex university processes to students, families, educators, school districts, and university staff. The ideal candidate will be resourceful and self-directed, able to identify and resolve administrative challenges, navigate University of Alaska systems and procedures, and collaborate effectively across multiple offices and campuses. Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, cloud-based tools, and student information systems is essential, with experience using Banner or similar higher education systems preferred. The ability to create effective tracking tools, guides, checklists, and processes will support consistent program delivery, while adaptability, collaboration, and cultural and geographic awareness will be important for serving partners and students across urban, rural, and remote Alaska communities.

The successful candidate should have experience working with K-12 schools, school districts, or secondary students and experience communicating complex ideas and multi-step processes to a variety of audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support, academic operations, registrar or student services, program coordination, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience sufficient to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha campus in Fairbanks but is open to candidates based in Anchorage or Juneau too, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a part-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes

• retirement options
• annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• tuition waivers for employees and family members
• affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on September 21, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Shea Linnell, K12 Outreach HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.