Summer L1 Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Anchorage, AK

At ANSEP, we are dedicated to transforming education and career pathways for all students, with a special focus on supporting Indigenous Alaska students. Our mission is to increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM and other high-demand fields through a model that begins in middle school and continues through graduate school and into the workforce. Working at ANSEP means joining a team committed to excellence and opportunity - where we empower students to achieve their full potential and create lasting change for Alaska and beyond.
Our ANSEP Acceleration Academy is a dual enrollment program on the University of Alaska Anchorage's campus that supports 9th-12th grade students who are working to earn college credits before they graduate from high school. The Summer Acceleration Academy is a five week residential program that brings together high school students from across the state to earn college credits, participate in guided study sessions and extracurricular activities. This position will not begin until May 2026 and will run through early July 2026.
Are you passionate about fostering student success and contributing to a dynamic educational environment? Join the ANSEP (Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program) team as a Summer Program Assistant and play a crucial role in empowering the next generation. This temporary position is ideal for an individual who excels in a structured setting, enjoys direct student interaction, and is committed to promoting a safe and effective learning atmosphere.
This role serves as a key operational link within the summer program, responsible for daily administrative tasks, participant support, and safe transportation. You will be tasked with executing program duties that ensure a safe, organized, and engaging environment for all involved. In this role, your daily responsibilities will include accurate student check-ins and outs, attendance monitoring, and consistent student supervision to ensure a secure and engaging environment. You'll also be responsible for preparing and organizing materials for program activities and maintaining supply inventory. A key component of the position involves safely transporting students and staff using ANSEP 15-passenger vans.
To truly succeed as an ANSEP Program Assistant, a strong blend of organizational expertise and adaptability is essential, coupled with a genuine passion for working with youth. This role calls for someone who can effortlessly manage multiple tasks while maintaining a vigilant eye on student safety and well-being. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional, supportive relationships with students are also key, as these qualities are instrumental in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, a clean driving record and the ability to operate a 15-passenger van are crucial for student transportation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Some college coursework and one year experience related to the program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Current First Aid/CPR with AED certification preferred
Experience working with indigenous or rural populations preferred.
Employees must be at least 21 years old, have a valid Alaska driver license, and at least three years of driving experience to meet University of Alaska driver requirements.
Position Details:
This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt temporary staff position. New hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77 based on education and experience.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until successful candidates have been identified.
• Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
• This position is a temporary position, for summer work that is paid hourly.
• This position requires driving an ANSEP vehicle. A valid AK driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
• Must be 21 years or older to apply.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 30lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact ANSEP HR Manager, Cate Weist at caweist@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
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.
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .