Finance & Travel Operations Specialist - Alaska Coastal Cooperative

Job Overview

Are you interested in supporting Arctic research that is grounded in community priorities and real-world impact? The Alaska Coastal Cooperative (ACC) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented team member to support the financial, travel, and administrative operations that enable collaborative coastal research across Alaska. This position plays a key role in supporting a project focused on improving communication between scientists, rights holders, and stakeholders, while advancing applied science, workforce development, and education activities within rural coastal communities.

Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy keeping complex projects on track? Successful candidates will be comfortable tracking finances across a diverse research team, coordinating and monitoring travel logistics, and maintaining accurate records with strong attention to detail. An enthusiasm for contributing to Indigenous coastal communities and supporting interdisciplinary Arctic research is essential. This position supports ACTION – Alaska Coastal Cooperative for Co-producing Transformative Ideas and Opportunities in the North, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization working to build more resilient coastal communities.

The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science.

Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To thrive in this role, the applicant will be successful in managing budgets and forecasting expenses, including travel costs. If you are an organized person who’s great at tracking details and working with people, you will love working for the ACC.

Bachelor’s degree and four years progressively responsible experience relevant to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in fiscal management.

A minimum of four years of experience working in a professional office setting with finance experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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

This position is full-time, grade 80, term-funded, exempt, 12‑month position complete with a competitive salary and UA 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, based on education and experience.

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

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

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