DMV Manager/Driver's Education Instructor chez Ilisagvik College

REPORTS TO: Director of Career and Workforce Development 

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $82,452.11/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Iḷisaġvik College, as a business partner with the Alaska DMV, seeks a dedicated DMV Manager / Driver’s Education Instructor to provide vital driver licensing services—including REAL ID processing, DMV licensing transactions, and driver education instruction—across Utqiaġvik and North Slope villages.

This position requires strong administrative skills, community outreach, and expertise in teaching both classroom and behind-the-wheel driving courses, supporting compliance as an Alaska DMV-approved training Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

DMV Coordination & REAL ID Processing 

• Process and verify REAL ID applications and other DMV licensing transactions per Alaska DMV and federal regulations.
  
• Review identity documentation for compliance, collect fees, and maintain accurate and confidential records in DMV databases.
  
• Submit transaction logs and reports to Ilisagvik College leadership and the Alaska DMV.
  
• Plan, coordinate, and travel regularly to North Slope villages to deliver DMV services, setting up mobile operations and educating community members on licensing requirements.

Driver’s Education Instruction & Program Management 

• Teach Driver’s Education courses, including classroom instruction (permit preparation, traffic laws, driver safety) and behind-the-wheel training.
  
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum aligned with DMV standards.
  
• Travel frequently to remote villages to provide Driver's Education classes directly to the community.
  
• Evaluate student performance; submit attendance, grades, and progress reports accurately and timely.
  
• Assist in maintaining Iḷisaġvik’s status as an Alaska DMV Approved Training Center by supporting instructor and examiner applications and program compliance.
  
• Coordinate road exams, permit testing schedules, and instructor support.
  
• Serve as a liaison to community members and students, connecting them to college resources such as DMV road exam vehicles, online test proctoring, and scholarships.
  
• Complete required reports, attend meetings, and participate in special events as needed.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.                                                      
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding (or ability to gain understanding) of Alaska DMV processes, policies, and regulations, including REAL ID requirements, license classifications, testing procedures, and documentation standards.
  
• Knowledge of driver licensing processes, including application review, documentation verification, data entry, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
  
• Solid foundation in driver’s education instruction, including classroom and behind-the-wheel training, safe driving practices, defensive driving techniques, and road safety laws.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  
• Ability to pass and complete DMV-required training and certifications.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
  
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
  
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• Associates degree in relevant field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• 3-5 years’ experience with DMV processes
  
• 1 year of instruction experience
  
• Valid Alaska Driver's License held for at least one year, with a clean driving record.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  
• Prior experience in driver education, DMV processing, or community outreach in rural Alaska.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. 

If any questions, please contact [email protected]

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer