Dean's Office Administrative Generalist

This role provides administrative support to the college dean and other professional staff within the Dean's Office. Duties include a variety of administrative day-to-day tasks such as handling general inquiries and office correspondence, coordination of department activities, management of department calendars, scheduling meetings, purchasing office supplies, assisting with payroll and student employment processes, overseeing informational and record-keeping tasks, receiving and distributing mail and other tasks as requested.
If you possess exceptional organizational and customer service skills and enjoy working with students and faculty, this role may be a good fit for you.

To thrive in this role, candidates need to be self-motivated, able to provide superior customer service and have skills in organization, time management, and software generally used in an office environment (Microsoft office and Google Suite). You should value team-work and strive to deliver services efficiently and accurately and be adept at problem solving. You must be able to respond to issues concerning a diverse group of people. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly learn and adapt to new procedures and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in business, office management or related field and two years of progressively responsible office and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yedda campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt benefited staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be UA staff salary schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

This position is open until filled however a 1st review of application will occur on January 3, 2024. To ensure consideration, make sure all required documents listed below are submitted prior to 11:59 pm AKST, January 2, 2024.

Required documentation:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Please make sure the 3 references listed on the application are professional, work related.

*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.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at sahall5@alaska.edu or (907) 474-6714.