Project Assistant (PCN 056034)

State Of Alaska•Sitka, AK

12d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. Welcome to the Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)! We'd be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today! What You Will Be Doing: The position provides comprehensive support to students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) by fostering a positive residential environment, coordinating culturally grounded community programs, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The incumbent mentors' students, supports residential life activities, facilitates culturally relevant programs that strengthen connections to heritage and traditions, encourages healthy lifestyle practices, and maintains accurate records and program documentation. Through these efforts, the position enhances student well-being, leadership development, cultural engagement, and overall residential life at MEHS. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: Mt Edgecumbe High School is an Advanced accredited public boarding school with 430 students from over 100 communities throughout Alaska. Most come from communities with schools enrolling fewer than 50 students: approximately 80% are Alaska Native. This diverse population results in a unique remarkable learning community - blending of cultures and beliefs, old ways and new, honoring the wisdom of the past while working together to forge the future. Our school is in Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. Please check out our school website address: www.mehs.us . Benefits of Joining Our Team: The benefits for joining Mt. Edgecumbe High School include working with a diverse group of high school-age students who are 14-18; working with the dedicated staff with low turnover; Summers off (early Mat through mid-August) and a period of seasonal leave during the school's winter break. The employee will also have health insurance while working and personal leave. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is part of a close-knit team. We value an attitude of service, collaborative relationships, and teamwork. Our focus is on providing a world-class educational experience for a diverse group of students on a residential high school campus. Duties of this position may require the incumbent to work irregular hours. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies : Integrity/Honesty : Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.. Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning : Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.

Requirements

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Maintain a valid driver`s license.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Must pass a background check per AS 47.32.101 and 7 AAC 10.900.
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or experience such as performing research; interpreting data; applying, interpreting, and disseminating technical, statutory, and/or regulatory requirements; and/or experience in community development, research, social services, economics, public administration, planning, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies : Integrity/Honesty : Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.. Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning : Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.

Responsibilities

The position provides comprehensive support to students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) by fostering a positive residential environment
coordinating culturally grounded community programs
promoting healthy lifestyles
The incumbent mentors' students, supports residential life activities, facilitates culturally relevant programs that strengthen connections to heritage and traditions, encourages healthy lifestyle practices, and maintains accurate records and program documentation.
Through these efforts, the position enhances student well-being, leadership development, cultural engagement, and overall residential life at MEHS.

Benefits

Summers off (early Mat through mid-August) and a period of seasonal leave during the school's winter break.
The employee will also have health insurance while working and personal leave.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year