Program Support Specialist

Overview

Are you interested in providing administrative support to prepare graduates for careers in Alaska’s rapidly growing health care industry? The School of Allied Health is looking for two (2) Program Support Specialists with strong attention to detail, customer service, and excellent communication skills to join our team.

• Provide students, Program Directors, and staff with administrative support and act as the first point of contact for students and faculty.
• Provide initial program information by phone and email, direct students to appropriate faculty, track student and program information, and process paperwork prior to university deadlines.
• Assist with event planning, office inventories, distributing program supplies, scheduling meetings, and taking notes. Communicate student concerns to faculty.
• Schedule classes, reserve rooms, and assist the nine Program Directors with a variety of other duties.

Minimum Qualifications: High School graduation and three years progressively responsible experience in general office procedures and use of standard office equipment.

• Location:
  
  University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a front-facing in-person position with no hybrid or remote options.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time, non-exempt staff position with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package.
• Compensation: 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.
• Salary placement:
  New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.
• Requirements: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The posting may close once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established.
• The University of Alaska reserves the right to require on-site work; hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s duties.
• To view the full list of job responsibilities, refer to the official job posting.
• For questions regarding this position, contact Jeni Taylor, Search Committee Chair, at jtaylor
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• Eligibility:
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who require visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• The University of Alaska provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the applicant screening process. Contact the ADA team at ua-ada for assistance.
• The University of Alaska 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 (see nondiscrimination statements in official materials).
• 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 University of Alaska employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in university business.