SHI - Education Program Manager - Career Pathways

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses•Juneau, AK

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The objective of this position is to provide oversight and management, including coordination and implementation of the Career Pathways for Southeast Alaska Students program administered through the Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) Indigenous Science and Higher Education Department. The program will serve AK Native students across Southeast AK in post-secondary planning including (dual enrollment CTE courses, work readiness and mentorships/internships). Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workloads and partnerships. The program will involve a significant amount of coordination, planning, and execution of training and other educational activities for participants of a wide range of ages and purposes for being involved in the project.

Requirements

Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and activities with attention to detail
Strong organizational and planning skills in project management and program coordination
Experience managing federal grants, grant reporting, and project evaluation
Technical capacity and expertise in using charts, tables, graphs, spreadsheets, and databases
Knowledge of Southeast Alaska Native culture and Southeast Alaska’s communities
Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in education or project-related field
3 years of professional work in project management and program coordination
2 years of experience in career and workforce development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for working with the project’s Principal Investigator and Chief Operating Officer to execute service agreements and other binding documents to support the project.
Act as the point of contact for school districts, the University of Alaska Southeast, and additional organizations participating in the Community of Practice and intensive class activities.
Responsible for outreach and engagement with members of the project’s Community of Practice (CoP).
Communicate project goals, objectives, and desired outcomes to the teachers, Cultural Specialists, instructors, and other individuals participating in the project.
Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies in support of the Pathways and Partnerships to Support.
Guides the program specific Advisory group.
Participate in monthly review of the project budgets and financial reporting with the PI and Chief Operating Officer.
Coordinate and implement the project’s annual professional development events for the CoP.
Oversee the project’s annual 3-day College and Career Summit
Serve as a key member in the project’s Leadership Team.
Share information about the project and its goals, objectives, desired outcomes, and timelines with SHI’s Council of Traditional Scholars.
Support the work of the Program coordinator to ensure that all project participants’ travel arrangements are accurate and timely.
Other duties as assigned.