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Company Name : University of Alaska
Location : Anchorage, AK 99508
Position : Alaska College of Education Consortium (ACEC) Liaison
Job Description : The liaison/coordinator will be empowered to speak on the entire breadth of ACEC offerings, equally representing each campus/university within the UA System. The position will report to the UA President or designee and represent the UA System and Board of Regents interests. As the university’s point of contact for the ACEC, the liaison/coordinator is to be proactive and form rapport with internal and external stakeholders and support ACEC initiatives and programs.
Duties:
15%Legislative Engagement and Reporting (In Coordination with the Director of State Relations and the ACEC): 1. Receive and coordinate responses to queries, requests for input from legislators in collaboration with the ACEC and UA system president. 2. Prepare and present SB 241 Report (biennial) in collaboration with the ACEC, and UA system president, and BOR. 3. Present to Education Committees as requested in consultation with ACEC and UA system president. 4. Testify to legislative education committees as needed in consultation with ACEC and UA system president.Essential
15%Reporting to BoR, President, VPASR and Collaboration with the ACEC: 1. Work with President, VPASR and university academic leadership on UA System level education issues including dual enrollment and middle college program coordination/communication with stakeholders 2. Prepare and present to BOR ASA Committee as needed, in consultation with ACEC and UA System President 3. Prepare and respond to BOR queries in collaboration with the ACEC 4. Participate in all ACEC meetings and support ACEC initiatives and programs 5. Meet regularly with the ACEC chair and with leadership and faculty at each SOE 6. Special projects as assignedEssential
20%Support Collaboration Across the Universities’ Teacher Education Programs: 1. Coordinate with the Chair of the ACEC Committee to develop and proactively engage in communication across the Schools of Education 2. Support communication efforts related to education programs, and coordinate regular updates to TeachAlaska website 3. In collaboration with the ACEC, develop ongoing marketing efforts/materials to promote the ACEC and the UA Schools of Education 4. In collaboration with the ACEC, develop fact sheets and other information about UA education programsEssential
50%External Stakeholder Engagement: 1. P-12 a. regular attendance and presentation at ASA (superintendent’s association) and Association of Alaska School Boards meetings and teleconferences – maintaining strong communication, problem solving and managing expectations b. collaboration with Alaska Council of School Administrators (ACSA) on response to proposed legislation (e.g., reading bill), in consultation with ACEC and UA System president 2. Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) a. serve as point person for DEED – maintaining strong communication, problem solving and managing expectations, in consultation with ACEC and UA System president b. represents UA system president and BOR on state policy issues c. update presentations to state board, in collaboration with the ACEC d. serve on DEED committees where appropriate 3. State Board of Education a. support joint BOR-State Board of Education Committee 3. Work with the UA Foundation, the communications teams at each university and system office of public affairs on initiatives related to building a culture of education in Alaska 4. Be available for media interviews/responses as needed 5. Represent the university system on education related subjects to various public groups including chambers of commerce, and statewide organizations in consultation with ACEC and UA system presidentEssential
The Alaska College of Education Consortium coordinates the efforts of the three Schools of Education at each major academic unit within the University of Alaska system (University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast). This critical position is crucial to the success of the University of Alaska in meeting the state’s need for ready and willing teachers at all levels of education.
This position may be filled in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the political landscape in Alaska and demonstrated political acumen:
Must be comfortable working with legislature, DEED and other stakeholder organizations.
Knowledge of teacher preparation accreditation and certification nationally, and in Alaska:
Understanding of higher education teacher programs and higher education environment.
Understanding of P-12 education in Alaska.Must understand teacher preparation programs and the role the university holds in preparing teachers in Alaska.
Expert knowledge of system wide policies and/or responsibilities:
Knowledge of program and program design.Ability to develop and implement policy.
Knowledge of strategic, short and long range planning processes.
Ability to create, implement, assess, and shape the direction of programs and policies based on system needs and strategic, University-level goals and objectives.
Ability to recommend process improvements.
Expert leadership, persuasion and public administration skills:
Expert planning and negotiation skills.
Excellent public speaking, customer service, tact, and diplomacy skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to create comprehensive reports.
Ability to formulate response to inquiries.
Ability to develop and recommend programs/projects.
Ability to identify, organize, plan and allocate resources.
Must be a good listener and problem solver, with the ability to build strong relational trust:
Ability to build successful teams.
Ability to resolve interpersonal and interdepartmental conflict.
Ability to analyze complex situations and propose viable solutions and courses of action.
Ability to decipher requests for information and formulate appropriate responses to such requests.
Ability to develop and initiate sound recommendations to executive management.
Ability to mediate conflict and motivate.
Required Experience:
Six years progressively responsible experience in education in Alaska (P-12) or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Should be a respected leader in education in Alaska.
Rural school district experience and experience within UA preferred.
Required Education or Training:
Master’s degree in education or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
PhD preferred.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, CV or resume and three (3) professional references. This position is open until filled; however, the next application review will occur on October 26th, 2021.
Type of Employment:
This is a full-time, Grade 84, DOE, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Affirmative Action Statement:
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination
Background Check:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Disclosure Statement:
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace. University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.
Training Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.
Advertised: 31 Aug 2021 Alaskan Daylight Time
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