To thrive in this role, you will be highly self-motivated to learn, adapt, and be forward-thinking. You will seek to provide superior customer service and have effective organizational skills. Furthermore, you will have exceptional time management skills and be proficient with general software used in an office environment (Microsoft Office and Google Suite). You will value teamwork and strive to deliver services efficiently and accurately. Additionally, you will be adept at problem solving and be solution focused. You will be gracious at promptly responding empathetically to issues concerning a diverse group of people and organizations. Our ideal candidate will be adept to learn quickly and adapt rapidly to new procedures and technologies.
You will need to have at least an Associate's degree in business, office management or related field and 2-3 years of progressively responsible office and administrative experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with military culture and have prior Department of Defense (DoD) exposure in either the military, military family, or civil service capacities. The more awareness and familiarity you have with the many different military communities, the better!
Minimum Qualifications:
This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, term-funded staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Required documentation:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Please make sure the 3 references listed on the application are professional, work related. (References will not be contacted until the hiring committee requests to do so.)
*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.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
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 .
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ruth Dinardi, Institute of Arctic Biology HR Manager, at [email protected] or 907 474 6466.
Advertised:26 Feb 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled