CANHR Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

Prepared to learn the ways of giving back to the native community? Where your independence and initiative drive departmental success. This advanced position empowers you to manage complex clerical projects, oversee office operations, and apply high‑level administrative skills. We are seeking a proactive professional with at least three years of experience who thrives under pressure and can transform raw data into insightful management reports.

• Manage complex clerical projects
• Oversee office operations
• Apply high‑level administrative skills
• Transform raw data into insightful management reports
• Prioritize diverse tasks and coordinate specialized events

• At least three years of progressively responsible office and administrative experience
• Associate's degree in business, office management, or related field (or equivalent training and experience)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Exceptional time‑management and problem‑solving skills
• Strong customer‑service orientation and ability to respond empathetically to diverse groups
• Self‑motivated to learn, adapt, and be forward‑thinking

• High school graduation and three years progressively responsible office/administrative experience (or equivalent training and experience)

Full‑time, non‑exempt staff position with competitive salary and 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. 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. This position is term‑funded and reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s discretion.

This position is located on the Troth Yeddah campus in Fairbanks. Flexible on‑site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. The University 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.

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 are not eligible.

Background check required; any offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

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

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

The University of Alaska 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.

Ruth Dinardi, IAB HR Manager, rsdinardirosado, 907‑474‑6466.

Human Resources assistance: 907‑450‑8200.