University of Alaska System - Fairbanks, AK
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) seeks an experienced Office and Program Administrator to join our team! The Office and Program Administrator is critical in supporting this extensive and exciting program by providing office management, handling fiscal responsibilities, and developing and executing community outreach plans. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with experience in office management, fiscal and grant management, and event planning. The successful candidate will work closely with the director, the HAARP team, and principal investigators to advance the HAARP program. Experience working with federal government entities is preferred. Travel will be required for up to two weeks to Gakona and other locations multiple times a year. The Geophysical Institute's HAARP site supports the National Science Foundation's Subauroral Geophysical Observatory (SAGO), a research laboratory dedicated to exploring Earth's upper atmosphere and geospace environment. The HAARP program is managed out of the Troth Yeddha Campus in Fairbanks and operated at the Gakona site to support UAF's mission to be a student-centered research university. This position will be physically located at the Geophysical Institute. The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and substantial benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Provide office management and support for the HAARP program.
- Handle fiscal responsibilities and grant management.
- Develop and execute community outreach plans.
- Work closely with the director, HAARP team, and principal investigators.
- Make complex travel arrangements for individuals and visiting groups.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and two years of progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Two years of progressively responsible experience in office management, fiscal responsibilities, and event planning.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with federal government entities.
Benefits
- Retirement options
- Annual leave
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition waivers for employees and family members
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage
