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University of Alaska
Faculty Support Specialist
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What they do
A Student Support Administrator is responsible for operations within a student support facility, ensuring all facility staff and students' needs are met.
$88,655 / year median in Alaska
+6% projected growth
Job Description
533449 Anchorage, Alaska, United States On Campus Staff Full-time Grade 78 UAA Coll of Bus & Public Policy The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a self-motivated and service-oriented Faculty Support Specialist to join the Dean's Office team. This position plays an important role in supporting CBPP faculty and staff through a variety of administrative, logistical, and project-based activities, including special events, equipment planning, and day-to-day office support. Candidates who enjoy helping others, are comfortable managing multiple priorities, and are eager to learn and apply new technology while helping others understand and use it effectively are encouraged to apply. As a member of the CBPP team, the Faculty Support Specialist plays an important role in supporting the College's faculty and academic operations. This full-time position provides administrative and operational support to CBPP faculty and helps ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of academic and office processes. The Faculty Support Specialist assists with academic policies and procedures, maintains electronic files and records, tracks documents and deadlines, and provides responsive support to faculty and others across the College. The position also contributes to special projects and events, equipment planning and logistics, and other activities that support the College's academic and operational needs. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Success in this role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The position regularly interacts with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public, making professionalism, excellent customer service, patience, and a positive approach especially important. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other office productivity or database applications, along with strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills, will help the successful candidate thrive in this role. The ideal candidate should possess professional experience coordinating and collaborating with others, with the ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative. They should demonstrate the ability to build positive partnerships, contribute effectively within a team, and coordinate, develop, and lead projects. Experience working in an administrative higher education environment, along with experience coordinating programs and events, supporting digital media, and addressing the unique needs of distance learning and multicultural student populations, is highly valued.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty (Professional experience to include serving in an administrative support position and one year of relevant experience in coordinating, creating, and leading projects), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.Position Details:
This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. 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 78, based on education and experience. We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed. ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Abbie Shercliffe, CBPP HR & Faculty Services Coordinator, at aplampman@alaska.edu . This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE- UAW.
UAA :
(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER- Elmendorf Extension, JBER
- Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College
- Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College
- Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College
- Cordova Extension)
Online:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.UAF:
(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online:
https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.UAS:
(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online:
https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance