Faculty Support Specialist

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

The University of Alaska is seeking a self-motivated Faculty Support Specialist to join the Dean’s Office at UAA. This full-time role provides administrative and operational support to CBPP faculty and staff, coordinating events, equipment planning, and day-to-day office functions.

The ideal candidate manages multiple priorities with accuracy, communicates effectively, and leverages Microsoft Office and databases to support academic operations and distance learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years of related administrative experience.
• Experience coordinating, creating, and leading projects.
• Experience supporting higher education administration and events.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to CBPP faculty and staff.
• Coordinate events, equipment planning, and day-to-day office operations.
• Support academic policies, records, deadlines, and project-based activities.
• Assist with distance learning and digital media needs as appropriate.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

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 UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Abbie Shercliffe, CBPP HR & Faculty Services Coordinator, at [e-mail].

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

*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 to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

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.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the 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.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

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 [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].