Administrative Assistant

Overview

Join the heart of Kenai Peninsula College as our next Administrative Assistant in the Director’s Office! We are seeking a proactive, community‑minded professional to serve as the first point of contact for our office. In this vital role you will do more than assist in daily operations—you will help coordinate signature events like Commencement and Convocation, support faculty and staff recruitment, and facilitate the work of the College Council.

As front‑line representative for the Director’s Office you will provide high‑level administrative support to students, faculty, staff, and community partners. You will manage front‑office operations, support recruiting using UA hiring systems, maintain sensitive digital records, serve as Notary Public, coordinate campus signature events, oversee departmental purchasing and travel, manage external room/event scheduling, and act as Secretary for the College Council to ensure clear communication between leadership and the broader campus community.

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 3 years of office/administrative experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience (e.g., an associate’s degree plus one year of experience).
- Unrestricted Driver’s License with a driving record that meets UAA requirements.
- Alaska Notary or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.

This part‑time, 32 hours per week, non‑exempt regular staff position is located on the Kenai Peninsula College campus in Soldotna, Alaska. The nominee will receive a competitive salary (Grade 77, starting at $23.38 per hour) and a full employee benefits 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.

The position has the option of working reduced hours during the summer months beginning May 2027.

The of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion.

Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Katy Koetitz, KPC HR Coordinator, at kmkoetitz or 907‑262‑0317
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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 successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.