Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Position at University of Alaska SoutheastJoin the University of Alaska Southeast School of Arts and Sciences as an Administrative Assistant. This role combines course scheduling coordination, comprehensive office management, and creative website content development in a vibrant academic community. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, technical proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills to support our diverse faculty, staff, and student body. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on variety, values independence, and wants to make a meaningful impact in higher education while working in one of Alaska's most stunning natural settings.The University of Alaska Southeast School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to serve as the primary point of contact for the Anderson Building while providing comprehensive administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. This full-time position plays a vital role in coordinating course scheduling for the School of Arts and Sciences, managing general office operations, and developing website content. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across departments while managing multiple projects in a dynamic academic environment that serves the diverse communities of Southeast Alaska. You should possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Experience with administrative support tasks requiring independent judgment and problem-solving capabilities will serve you well in this role. Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills, will enable you to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Web publishing experience and content management skills are valued, but not required. The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment will ensure your success in supporting our dynamic academic community.The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is located in the traditional territory of the Lingt, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska. The Administrative Assistant is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at the University of Alaska Southeast. We prioritize equitable access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, recognizing the importance of cultural safety and belonging for present and future success.Minimum Qualifications: A High School diploma and three (3) years progressively responsible office/administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.Position Details: This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a 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 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 is identified.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julia Bovee, UAS HR Coordinator, at jabovee@alaska.edu or (907) 450-8262.