Program Coordinator 1 (PCN 058739)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

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About The Position

The Program Coordinator 1 assists the Program Coordinator 2 with coordinating Federal E-Rate services for Alaska schools and libraries. The role helps eligible entities maintain their eligibility and successfully apply for E-Rate subsidies through the federal Universal Service Fund program. It also supports administration and management of the School Broadband Grant program to advance broadband access and connectivity for Alaska schools.

The position supports statewide initiatives that help schools and libraries access broadband resources and federal funding, and works with federal programs, grants, and stakeholders. The work environment is described as collegial, collaborative, mission-driven, energetic, fast-paced, and challenging. The position is based in a Juneau or Anchorage office, with an assigned cubicle workspace and the opportunity to telework after an initial training period. Flexible scheduling options are available.

The role calls for competencies in analytical thinking and problem solving, compliance, decision making, and planning and evaluating. These competencies may be gained through training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.

Requirements

• Competencies in analytical thinking/problem solving, compliance, decision making, and planning and evaluating.
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required competencies; typically gained through training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.
• At interview, provide three professional references available by phone; two must be the current or most recent supervisor if not already supplied in the application.
• Document relevant education and work experience in the application; transcripts are required for educational credentials used to support minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of grants management laws, regulations, and guidelines, including principles, policies, practices, and guidelines governing grant or agreement programs.
• Knowledge of education and training methods, including teaching, research, presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator 2 with coordinating Federal E-Rate services for Alaska schools and libraries.
• Help eligible schools and libraries maintain eligibility and successfully apply for E-Rate subsidies through the federal Universal Service Fund program.
• Support administration and management of the School Broadband Grant (BAG) program.
• Support statewide initiatives that expand access to reliable broadband and technology resources for Alaska schools and libraries.
• Work with federal programs, grants, and stakeholders to help schools navigate program requirements and access resources.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work collaboratively with a tight-knit team serving Alaska’s public-school students and program sponsors.
• Opportunity to support statewide initiatives that help schools and libraries access broadband resources and federal funding.
• Opportunity to gain experience working with federal programs, grants, and stakeholders.
• Opportunity for teleworking after the initial training period.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Convenient access to parking, restaurants, and coffee shops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed