Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

University of Alaska System

The School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for the University of Alaska Southeast's largest regional academic unit. As a senior-level administrator for the School of Arts & Sciences, The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer is responsible for fiscal and operational management in support of the faculty, staff, and leadership.

This academic division is comprised of four regional departments that offer a wide variety of degree and certificate programs and all of the institution's General Education Requirements (GERs) from the Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses. The successful candidate can manage competing responsibilities and be responsive to members of the School and campus community. Knowledge of academic administration is preferred. UAS encourages applications from candidates who are particularly excited about opportunities to provide fiscal management support to a large and complex academic division. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

A successful candidate will encompass the following skills and abilities:

• Advance knowledge of accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Fiscal financial or budget analysis skills that include knowledge/use of spreadsheet, database, and query development tools.
• Knowledge of UA fiscal rules and regulations is preferred.
• Familiarity with grants and restricted funds management.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform independent research.
• Experience with process improvement techniques and demonstrated effectiveness in managing in a culture of change and/or transition.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, statistics, or a related field is required. Three years of progressively responsible fiscal experience in, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Master's degree in business administration, public administration, or management related field is preferred. Professional Licensure in CPA or CFM is preferred. Previous experience in higher education is preferred. Experience successfully working with people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds is preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAS campus in Juneau, AK, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. 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/salary.php, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

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

*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 Abi Spofford, HR Coordinator, at mailto:amspofford@alaska.edu or 907-789-6509.

*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/5202021

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