Lead TRIO Program Assistant

The Lead TRIO Program Assistant provides administrative and operational support for TRIO programs that help high school students from limited-income families and those who may be the first in their families to earn a Bachelor’s Degree. Through engaging activities, academic preparation, career exploration, and personal development, these programs prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The Program Assistant coordinates daily operations, manages budgets and expenditures, oversees contracts, and provides administrative support while ensuring efficient program delivery.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, customer service, and technology skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Success in this position requires strong organizational, communication, and technology skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects independently, and a collaborative approach to supporting students and program staff.

Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Management, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience working in an office setting providing administrative support.

An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. 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.

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

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Tamika Dowdy, TRIO Programs Director and HR Coordinator, at tfdowdy or .

* 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.

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 ua-ada.

The University of Alaska (UA) 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.

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