Workforce Development & Education Assistant

Kodiak Area Native Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) currently seeks a Workforce Development Program Assistant to support administrative, programmatic, and operational tasks for workforce development initiatives. The role emphasizes data management, participant coordination, and strong community engagement within the P.L.

102-477 Plan framework. The successful candidate will assist with intake, eligibility, case documentation, and service navigation, while coordinating purchases, logistics, and supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience in workforce development, human services, education, business administration, office administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative, program support, customer service, or workforce development experience preferred.
• Experience with data entry, electronic recordkeeping, databases, and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Experience with EagleSun TAS or similar system desirable.
• Experience with Tribal programs, workforce development, education, employment and training, human services, or community-based programs preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, maintain confidential records, coordinate multiple activities, communicate effectively, and work respectfully with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, programmatic, operational, and participant support for workforce development and related services.
• Assist with participant intake, eligibility determination, case documentation, referral management, and service coordination.
• Enter and maintain participant and program data in TAS and related systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support data collection, reporting, audits, and program compliance.
• Coordinate workforce development activities, trainings, and workshops.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of department offices and spaces, including scheduling and logistics.
• Promote workforce development services through outreach and community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Integrity

Respect

Organization

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EagleSun TAS

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) currently seeks a Workforce Development Program Assistant to support administrative, programmatic, and operational tasks for workforce development initiatives. The role emphasizes data management, participant coordination, and strong community engagement within the P.L.

102-477 Plan framework. The successful candidate will assist with intake, eligibility, case documentation, and service navigation, while coordinating purchases, logistics, and supportive