Project Coordinator 1 (41-5004) Anchorage Therapeutic Courts

Project Coordinator 1 (41-5004) Anchorage Therapeutic Courts

Salary

$2,769.75 Biweekly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

54002

Department

Alaska Court System

Division

ADM-Therapeutic Courts Anchorage

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Position Open To

All Applicants

Bargaining Unit

Exempt Judicial

Range

16

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Job Description

The Alaska Court System Therapeutic Courts, are looking to hire a Project Coordinator 1 to support both the Anchorage Felony Wellness Court and the Anchorage Municipal Wellness Court. This position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations and administrative functions of these therapeutic court programs. This position serves as a liaison between the court, treatment providers, probation, attorneys, and community partners to ensure effective communication and program coordination. This position works under the direction of the Deputy Director of Therapeutic Courts.

• Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.

Regular job duties will include:

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

• Coordinate daily operations of the therapeutic court; meet with judges and other team members to ensure the smooth operation of the court processes;
• Provide judicial officers information necessary to ensure the efficient and effective operations of court pre-meetings and court hearings;
• Serve as primary contact in the court system for referrals;
• Flag eligible cases, track incoming applicants/participants, monitor collection of collateral information, and track timelines of team decisions;
• Process, approve or deny applications for Flexible Funds for court participants.

PROJECT CONSISTENCY

• Work with the Director of Therapeutic Courts and other project coordinators to improve program effectiveness, consistency and uniformity with the goal of making it a strong and efficient part of the ongoing court/governmental system;
• Work with court team to create and modify forms that will ensure consistency with court policies, procedures, and data collection needs.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

• Work with various team members and partner agencies to update and revise policy and procedural manuals and other court documents as needed for the court;
• Assist in the development of program evaluation criteria;
• Work with the Director of Therapeutic Courts to develop and update training plans to support the needs of the court;
• Facilitate administrative meetings which includes scheduling, preparing agendas and documents to be reviewed, taking notes, and distributing minutes.

COLLABORATION

• Work on community and statewide multi-program needs (e.g., drug testing protocols, housing, vocational training and work placement) in consultation with court administrators and the Director of Therapeutic Courts;
• Meet with partnering agencies to improve day-to-day operations;
• Attend regular staff meetings and monthly statewide project coordinator teleconferences;
• Participate in statewide planning and discussion with other project coordinators as scheduled by the Director of Therapeutic Courts.

OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

• Write informational materials for public distribution;
• With supervisory approval, perform community education and outreach by making regular presentations to community entities.

This position may be flexibly-staffed. An incumbent must have worked as a Project Coordinator 1 for at least two (2) years. Once that requirement is met, progression to the higher level may occur when the incumbent: 1) successfully completes a specified training plan; 2) meets all other specified terms of the flexible staffing agreement; 3) meets the minimum qualifications of the higher level; 4) is certified by the supervisor as capable to perform at the higher level; and 5) is approved by the Human Resources Department.

When certified, the position may be reclassified to Project Coordinator 2, salary range 18 ($3,171.75 bi-weekly).

This position is in the partially exempt service and the incumbent serves "at-will" to the hiring authority. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The Work Hours

Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage, and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security, with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.

IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment as a Project Coordinator 1 with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:

VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree from an accredited college AND two years of professional or administrative experience in mental health, community development, research, the behavioral sciences, the social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.

OR

Six years of professional or administrative experience in mental health, community development, research, the behavioral sciences, the social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.

OR

Any combination totaling six years of education from an accredited college AND professional or administrative experience in mental health, community development, research, the behavioral sciences, the social sciences, public administration, or a closely related field.

Additional Required Information

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

LETTER OF INTEREST

Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.

Your letter of interest should:

1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.

The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NEPOTISM REVIEW

To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Recruitment

E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone Number: (907) 264-8242

The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision plan (optional)
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage available
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov

01

Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.

02

Are you a current state employee? If so, please indicate the bargaining unit to which you belong at the time of the application. Enter NONE complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

03

Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and do you certify that you possess the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated?

• Yes
• No

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Have you attached (or submitted) the required letter of interest detailing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertain to the bulleted points listed in the job description? Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.

• Yes
• No

05

Did you submit the required documents used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position (e.g., transcripts)?

• Yes
• No

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Did you include a list of three (3) professional references in your application, consisting of individuals who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime phone numbers and email addresses?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?

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The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)

(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/