University of Alaska Southeast Sitka is hiring: Administrative Assistant in June
University of Alaska Southeast Sitka, Juneau, AK, United States, 99812
Overview
Join the University of Alaska Southeast School of Arts & Sciences as an Administrative Assistant and become the cornerstone of our vibrant academic community in beautiful Southeast Alaska. This full-time role combines course scheduling coordination, comprehensive office management, and website content development in a collaborative environment that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills to support our diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
This is a detail-oriented position that supports independence and meaningful impact in higher education while working in one of Alaska’s most stunning natural settings.
About The Position
The Administrative Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Anderson Building and provides comprehensive administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. This full-time position coordinates course scheduling for the School of Arts & Sciences, manages general office operations, and develops website content. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments while managing multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment serving Southeast Alaska communities.
Key responsibilities include managing multiple priorities with attention to detail, providing administrative support requiring independent judgment and problem-solving, and utilizing Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Web publishing experience and content management skills are valued but not required. Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible office/administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, are required.
Position Details
This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. It is a full-time, non-exempt staff role with a competitive salary and full benefits package. The UA compensation package includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage. New hires are placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.
We will begin initial application reviews on Friday, October 10. The position will remain open and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a sufficient number of qualified candidates are identified.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility
The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the applicant screening process. For assistance, contact UA Human Resources at 907-450-8200.
All applicants are subject to a background check. Public disclosure of applications may occur under the Alaska Public Records Act.