Project Assistant

Job Description

This position is open to

Alaska Residents Only

.

Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a

Project Assistant

What You Will Be Doing:

The Project Assistant position is responsible for coordinating and implementation of ongoing program activities as they relate to hospital communications, program monitoring, policy, planning, Legislative Liaison, and Governing Body support. Active role in division-wide mission driven strategic planning process to ensure updates are occurring with each committee meeting. Monitoring milestone progress for each strategic goal throughout the year. Will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of an intranet site using Sharepoint. Works closely with hospital leadership and cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain an intuitive and user-friendly platform that facilitates information sharing, collaboration, and access to resources across API. The incumbent will be scheduling and attending the Governing Body meetings and sub-committee meetings; runs the electronics/computer presentations, prepare agendas, and gather documents to be covered during meetings. Works with the Commissioner's office to post public notice of Governing Body meetings and archives meeting minutes/packets.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute's mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgment.

Our division values are:

I

ntegrity

D

ignity

E

xcellence

A

ccountability

S

afety

If you are someone that embraces these values and wants to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

You would be a part of a thriving team who supports one another and treat each other with warmth and respect, honoring each person as unique. A team that values the diversity of experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. This position provides meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and allow for skills/career advancement within Alaska Psychiatric Institute, the Department of Family and Community Services, and/or within other departments in State government

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes.  This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

•Technology Management: Keeps up to date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

•Creativity and Innovation | Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.

•Project Management | Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

A cover letter is

NOT

required for this position

. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/892141?keywords=project%20assistant&pagetype=classSpecifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Note

:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Additional Required Information

At time of interview applicant must submit:

List of three (3) professional references, including daytime phone numbers.

Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if available.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

If selected for the position and prior to hire, the applicant will be asked to:

1. Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.

2. Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.

3. Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)

4. Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.

5. Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.

BACKGROUND CHECK

The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventiona