College of Business and Public Policy Administrative Assistant

The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a service-oriented Administrative Assistant to join the Dean's Office team. As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining an efficient, organized, and welcoming environment within the Dean’s Office at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP).

As the primary front desk contact, you’ll help create a positive first impression for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by answering questions, connecting people with the resources they need, and providing friendly, professional customer service.

In this vital role, you’ll provide administrative support to college leadership, coordinate meetings and event logistics, manage documents and office resources, and assist with the day-to-day operations of Rasmuson Hall. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the College and University to help ensure smooth operations and support a positive experience for our academic community. With a variety of responsibilities and opportunities to collaborate with others, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, solving problems, and helping others succeed.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and a knack for problem-solving. Experience providing excellent customer service and managing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment would be advantageous. Proficiency in office software, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities are essential for success.

Because this position serves as the primary front desk contact, reliability and punctuality are also important to ensuring consistent office coverage and dependable service to our college community. If you enjoy being a go-to resource for others and take pride in helping a team stay organized and run smoothly, we invite you to become an essential part of our academic community!

High School graduation and three years progressively responsible office/administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, 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 77, 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.

* 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.

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

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals…