Job Details

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of student development theory, high impact practices, and the value of student organizations as an experiential learning process.
-Ability to troubleshoot situations to determine the best course of action based on interpretation and applications of rules, regulations, processes, policies, and procedures related to higher education.
-Ability to apply theories gained through experience and education.
-Ability to develop and implement policy.
-Ability to interpret and articulate changes to existing laws, policies and regulations, as well as initiate and implement changes to procedures.
-Knowledge of assessment strategies, how to implement them, and use data to improve practice.
-Capability and demonstrated experience in working with diverse students, staff and faculty.
-Responsible for fiscal management and policy development as they pertain to area of expertise.
-Ability to lead and/ supervise students

Required Experience, Education or Training

Experience in working in a university setting, preferably student affairs. Four years of experience with student programming is required, however a strong background and set of experiences appropriate for this position may also be considered.

This is a full-time, Grade 79, (minimum $26.08/hr, DOE), 11-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes excellent benefits including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application. This position will be open until filled with a first review date on May 9, 2022.

COVID 19

Effective immediately, all new UAF hires, whose job function or work location results in the employee being subject to the UAF vaccine requirements guided by the Federal Contractor Employee vaccine mandate*, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption no later than six weeks from the new hire's start date.

*Employees based on UAF's Troth Yeddha' (Fairbanks) campus, regardless of university affiliation and remote work status; Employees based in UAF research units outside Fairbanks (including Seward Marine Center, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, HAARP, Poker Flat, Lena Point, and Toolik Field Station); and Employees, regardless of their work location, paid by or directly working on impacted UAF federal contract.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team, ua-hrtalent@alaska.edu with any questions or concerns.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
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.

Affirmative Action Statement:
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

Background Check:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Probationary Period:
Pursuant to University Regulation 04.07.020, new employees of the University are employed in an at-will probationary status for the first six months of employment. During the probationary period, employment may be terminated for no reason or any reason. Promoted employees also serve a probationary period with limited rights of retreat.

Public Disclosure Statement:
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace. University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.