Utilities Front Office Assistant

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Facilities Services Utilities Department is seeking an organized and dependable administrative professional to support operations at the UAF power plant. This position serves as a key administrative resource for the Utilities team, providing support in records management, regulatory documentation, purchasing, timekeeping, and daily office operations. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, managing a variety of responsibilities, and being an important part of a team that keeps critical campus operations running, we encourage you to apply!

To thrive in this role, you will need strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, accurate, and comfortable performing a variety of administrative and reception duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Strong judgment, problem-solving, time management, and follow-through are essential, as well as the ability to communicate effectively, take initiative, remain flexible, and contribute to a positive and productive workplace.

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

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

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.

• Competitive salary
• Full employee benefits package
• Retirement options
• Annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition waivers for employees and family members
• Affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage
• UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77

Application review will begin on August 27, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

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.

* 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.

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