Engagement Manager - Rural, Community, and Native Education (RCNE)

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks

 

Join the UAF Rural, Community, and Native Education's (RCNE) Communications & Development team as the Engagement Manager, driving strategic partnerships, community outreach, and high‑visibility initiatives for the UAF Community and Technical College (CTC) and the UAF College of Indigenous Studies (CIS). This role expands recruitment pathways, supports donor and partner engagement, and strengthens relationships across Alaska's diverse communities. Ideal for a relationship‑builder who excels at connecting people, programs, and opportunities.

 

This position requires strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage complex outreach programs and cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced communication and public engagement abilities, including experience working within Alaska communities, particularly in rural and Alaska Native contexts. They will possess the capacity to develop strategic plans, evaluate program effectiveness, and manage project budgets while ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Knowledge of donor or partner databases (preferably Raiser's Edge), relevant computer information systems, desktop publishing programs, and data management tools is essential. The role requires demonstrated expertise in industry standards and best practices for engagement initiatives, as well as the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and laws related to communications program administration. Strong issue management, message alignment, organizational, research, and analytical skills are critical. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively across multiple media formats (verbal, written, graphic, and electronic), exercise sound judgment in decision-making, determine appropriate communication strategies, and establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with unit, university, and UA system colleagues, media representatives, and the public.

 

Success in this position comes from strong communications, planning, execution, and relationship‑building skills, paired with experience managing outreach, recruitment, or engagement programs. You should be comfortable coordinating events, supervising staff, and working with diverse partners, from high schools and nonprofits to tribal organizations and donors. A background in Alaska or rural‑serving contexts, along with the ability to navigate complex projects, exercise sound judgment, work both independently and collaboratively with a team, and adapt to shifting priorities will help you excel.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and four years of progressively responsible communications experience relevant to the program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience leading engagement or communications projects, developing outreach strategies, and managing multi‑stakeholder partnerships. Supervisory experience, event coordination, philanthropy, and/or work with rural, Alaska Native, or community‑based organizations is common.

 

Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic communication or outreach or development plans, media relations, website development, social media management, and/or publication production.

 

Applicant Instructions:

 

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A fully completed University of Alaska employment application (applications through the University of Alaska Careers site).

 

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A current resume

 

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A cover letter outlining your qualifications.

 

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Three professional references, including previous supervisors

 

Position Details:

 

This position is located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-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 80, based on education and experience.

 

Applications will be accepted for review on 03/23/2026, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (03/22/2026). Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Hoppough, CIS HR Coordinator, at mailto:behoppough@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.

 

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

 

*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.

 

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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