Lena Point Facilities & Administrative Coordinator - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking a Facilities & Administrative Coordinator for the Lena Point Facility in Juneau, Alaska. This position plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Juneau Center by overseeing administrative, purchasing, property, facilities, and safety functions. Responsibilities include serving as the lead safety officer and hazmat manager, coordinating facility operations and space usage, maintaining property and inventory records, and ensuring compliance to university policies and applicable regulations.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and university partners to support efficient operations and advance the mission of CFOS.

Applicants must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities in a dynamic academic and research environment. They should demonstrate strong judgment and initiative in balancing competing priorities, interpreting policies, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying issues, solving problems, and improving processes. Experience supporting budgets, grants, procurement, facilities, and safety functions is highly desirable. Knowledge of bank transaction verification, reconciliation, and issue resolution is beneficial. The ability to maintain accounts and data while adhering to fiscal and purchasing policies, rules, and regulations is essential.

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to program specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

This is a UAF position located at the CFOS Lena Point Facility in Juneau. It is a full‑time, exempt staff position with 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 79, based on education and experience.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names with contact information of three professional references.

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.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Laura Frisone, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences HR Coordinator, at uaf-cfos-hr 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.

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, 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.

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