POSITION DESCRIPTION

HYXK Administrative Specialist

INFORMATION

Job Class: Specialist

Class Status: Active

Department: Cultural Heritage & Education

Type of Position: Non-Exempt

Location of Work: Juneau, AK

Salary Grade(s): 8-9

Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Employment Category: Regular, Full-Time

PURPOSE

The Tlingit Language Specialist is responsible for assisting staff in the operation of the Haa Yoo X’atángi Kúdi, Lingít Language Immersion Nest including but not limited to resource development, lesson planning, classroom management, planning and coordinating family events, staff training, planning, and coordinating obligatory grant activities, facilitate collaborations and partnerships with other entities, and working directly with fluent speakers and elders.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Lead Instructor

Supervises: May supervise up to 2 FTE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tracking attendance, and state required documentation for staff
• Assist and support staff in curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, and hosting family events
• Prepare and create materials for lesson plans
• Provide transportation for students and families for class field trips and events
• Provide administrative support for staff and classroom
• Work directly with fluent speakers and elders
• Create and maintain partnerships with private and public sectors
• Create and maintain both paper and computerized file management systems
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned
  

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Spending Authority: TBD

Other Authority: N/A

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge, principles and theories in the field or program and ability to apply in situations of moderate complexity
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple sources including but not limited to statutes, program regulations, and financial reports
• Excellent written, oral, persuasive, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including but not limited to the MS Office and databases
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong supervision skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• 2 years experience in a related field
• Valid Drivers License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• Early Childhood Associates (CDA) or willing to obtain CDA
• Associates Degree
  

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.