UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager

Summary

The University of Alaska Southeast’s School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a dynamic, experienced Fiscal and Administrative Manager to serve as the financial backbone of our vibrant academic community. This full‑time, exempt position based in Juneau, Alaska offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the educational mission of a school that spans four academic departments:
Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business/Public Administration.

The UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves as the primary financial leader for the School of Arts & Sciences, overseeing approximately $7.9 million in combined annual Fund 1 and Fund 2 budgets across the Juneau campus.

Reporting directly to the Dean, this position is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling a comprehensive portfolio, including budget development and analysis. The manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal integrity across all four academic departments within the School.

The Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves on the Dean’s Council, partners with Department Chairs and the Associate Dean on course scheduling and enrollment management, and represents the School in engagements with both internal university leadership and external funding partners.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business or educational administration, including demonstrated success managing multimillion‑dollar budgets. A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates with experience in higher education or similarly complex public‑service environments will find this experience especially transferable.

Our ideal candidate will have the confidence to advise senior leadership, the agility to manage competing priorities across departments, and the communication skills to translate complex financial information for a wide range of audiences.

Success in this role comes to those who lead with both precision and people‑first thinking, building trust across faculty, staff, and administration while driving continuous improvement in the processes that keep an academic school running smoothly.

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, marine and freshwater environments, local businesses, and tribal, federal, and state governmental entities.

The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska.

The UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment. This role prioritizes equitable access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, promoting cultural safety, belonging, and respect for people from a variety of backgrounds.

Juneau, an epicenter for Northwest Coast Arts and the state capital, provides ample opportunities for student internships within Alaska’s legislature, study within its temperate rainforests, and artistic and craft production. The city also offers exceptional opportunities in marine biology, environmental science, and outdoor studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business or educational administration.
• Demonstrated success managing multimillion‑dollar budgets.
• Experience in financial analysis, sponsored program management, and applying complex university, state, and federal compliance requirements.
• Master’s degree preferred.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. It is a full‑time, exempt staff…