Climate Scholars Program Coordinator

University of Alaska System

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a national and international leader in studies of environmental change in Alaska and the Arctic. The Climate Scholars Program, within the Honors College at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is seeking a highly skilled and energetic program coordinator. The person in this position will lead and coordinate a variety of activities in climate change research and education, working with students, scientists, administrators, and stakeholders in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

To be successful in this role the applicant should have the following:

Proven ability to build working relationships and rapport with students and colleagues.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to collect, maintain, and organize large amounts of information.
Strong strategic thinking, planning, and analytical skills.
Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.
Ability to conduct business in a professional and timely manner.
Ability to respond to and prioritize workload, as well as create and follow timelines for the completion of activities.
Proven ability to collaborate on projects. Enthusiastic and motivated to work as a team with people in a range of positions and with students.
Ability to observe and assess situations, deal with stakeholders diplomatically.
Flexibility to proactively take on additional responsibilities
Knowledge of climate change science, impacts, and adaptation in Alaska and the Arctic.
Knowledge of higher education and experiential learning.
Familiar with and connected to climate change efforts at UAF and beyond.
Comfortable with technology, including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Zoom, etc.

Preferred: Knowledge of University, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree required (Master's degree preferred), and three years relevant experience at the postgraduate level in meteorology, political science, economics, ecology, education, communication or other field relevant to this position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience coordinating events and managing administrative logistics is required. Experience working in higher education preferred.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position with 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 the https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/files/fy24_staff_salary_grid.pdf, Grade 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on April 19, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (4/18/2024).

*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, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HR Coordinator, at mailto:bmthimsen@alaska.edu

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5168888

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