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University of Alaska Southeast
Business and Operations Manager
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An Operations Manager manages operations for a specific area within a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversees quality control, process improvement, and budget management for daily work activities. Has significant authority within their area of responsibility such as hiring, training, and managing staff.
$100,569 / year median in Alaska
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Business and Operations Manager 532762 Sitka, Alaska, United States On Campus Staff Full-time Grade 81 UAS Sitka Campus Director Add to favorites View favorites The Sitka Campus Business and Operations Manager provides fiscal oversight, administrative management and strategic leadership for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Sitka Campus. This position is responsible for ensuring fiscal compliance, optimizing day-to-day business functions, and supervising business services and campus facilities staff. Serving as a key advisor to the Campus Director, the Manager aligns resources and operations with strategic priorities and assumes campus leadership during the Director's absence. To excel in this role, you will bring a proven ability to supervise and lead teams effectively, backed by solid experience with budget development and management of restricted and unrestricted funds. You should possess a deep knowledge of rules and regulations associated with fiscal activities and grant processes, alongside the ability to use system enterprise and workplace productivity applications to optimize daily workflows. An astute ability to analyze complex situations and propose viable solutions and courses of action will be critical for navigating organizational challenges. Additionally, your knowledge of strategic, short
- and long-range planning processes will help shape the future direction of campus operations and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.Position Details:
This position is located on the Sitka campus of the University of Southeast. This is a full-time, 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 81, based on education and experience. Application review will begin on July 13 , 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. 📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE . ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Hailey Lawson, HR Coordinator, at halawson@alaska.edu or 907-747-9444.- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
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