Program Coordinator - UAF College of Liberal Arts

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

 

*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 Justice Department in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Troth Yeddha' Campus is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Fairbanks Community Restorative Justice and Diversion Initiative (FCRJ). This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska at the Fairbanks Community Restorative Justice and Diversion Initiative (FCRJ) Office inside the Fairbanks Courthouse. Some work may occur at the UAF Justice Department or other locations in Alaska.

 

The successful applicant must be highly motivated and organized, and enjoy helping people take positive steps to improve their lives. This position will help oversee the FCRJ operations and direct the work of program volunteers.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the criminal justice system and court proceedings, along with a solid grasp of restorative justice principles and values. This role requires excellent organizational and project management skills, proficiency with computers and standard office equipment, and the ability to manage complex initiatives effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to create agendas, lead meetings, facilitate group discussions, and guide dispute resolution processes such as mediation and restorative justice gatherings. The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to work respectfully with diverse populations, maintain close attention to detail and follow-through, support participants whose perspectives may differ from their own, and uphold strict confidentiality when required.

 

Typical experience for the position is someone who has worked in justice, human services, educational, or social work settings for three years and three years of college coursework in a relevant field.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Qualified applicants must have earned a high school diploma or have a GED; pass a background check performed by the Alaska Court Judicial Services to be cleared for court access and security reasons; must have at least three years of experience working in a justice, human services, educational, social work, or other relevant setting that interacts with those who have been charged with adult criminal or juvenile delinquent offenses and three years of college coursework in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Qualified applicants must also be proficient with computers, database input, presentation programs and equipment (proficient including but not limited to programs such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google email and programs). The job offer will be conditional upon a successful background check conducted by the Alaska Court System meeting the requirements of Alaska Judicial Services for court access and security and the FCRJ Advisory Team for overall appropriateness for position.

 

Position Details:

 

This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska at the Fairbanks Community Restorative Justice and Diversion Initiative (FCRJ) Office inside the Fairbanks Courthouse. This is a year-round, part-time, 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 79, based on education and experience.

 

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.

 

In order to be considered for the position please provide:

 

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A Cover Letter

 

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A Resume

 

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Name and email address for 3 professional references

 

Applications will be reviewed on March 16, 2026; to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

 

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CE9DT5OrG0Z4-kxgBAlmRZrNrba5pHqbAiyYErlXoLA/edit?usp=drive_link.

 

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse, College of Liberal Arts HR Coordinator, at mailto:uaf-cla-hr@alaska.edu or 907-474-7231.

 

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

 

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.

 

The http://www.alaska.edu/ (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

 

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 employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

 

*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.

 

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