UA SCHOLARS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Company: University of Alaska
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
We are in search of a Program Coordinator who cares about
people, details, and the impact their work has on Alaska's future.
This person will primarily facilitate the day-to-day administration
and operations of the UA Scholars Award program and support the
work of the Education Trust of Alaska's three 529 education savings
plans.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by
reading through the role overview below.
Are you a well-organized, detail-oriented communicator who thrives
on process and workflow management? The program coordinator will
facilitate the day-to-day administration of the UA Scholars Award,
a scholarship awarded to high school graduates in the top ten
percent of their class, communications, and outreach initiatives.
You know you are the ideal candidate if you are in tune with the
values of high-achieving youth and take seriously the timely
completion of assigned tasks, prioritizing workload, and working
well with a variety of University, urban, rural, and community
members.
As our Program Coordinator, you will work with a team of seven
experienced professionals and partners across the state and nation
to steward the programs' work.
Answering Alaska's challenge to equip more individuals with the
financial resources needed to access, afford, and attain a
credential beyond high school and build Alaska's skilled and
trained workforce, our team leverages resources to promote and
manage the UA Scholars Award program, Alaska 529 education saving
plan and outreach initiatives, and the Education Trust of Alaska's
national recruitment campaign. As our Program Coordinator, you will
provide administrative, marketing, communications, and outreach
support to help achieve the department's program objectives.
You will find room and support to grow within the department and
the university system. As a member of the team, you will serve as a
resource in developing the department's short and long-term
plans.
In this role, your day will include written communication and
phone, online, or in-person interactions with a variety of internal
and external stakeholders, including program partners, current and
prospective students, families saving for future education
expenses, enrollment services teams, finance teams, and system
office leadership.
To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate strong communication
and project management skills. As a collaborator on a small team,
you should be an outstanding communicator and willing to jump in to
complete any task, contributing to a culture of excellence. You
should be able to manage a demanding schedule, inspire future
students, and collaborate with others in a professional and
positive manner.
As you will be managing scholarship records, you should demonstrate
a proficient skill level with Microsoft Excel or other data
management tools and have outstanding attention to detail. Your
skillset should also include proficiency with Google Workplace
(e.g., GMail, Google Docs, Google Sheets), standard Microsoft
Office products, and Windows OS.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation and three years of progressively responsible
office/administrative experience or an equivalent combination of
training, education, and experience. Experience in office
management and procedures are necessary skills the successful
applicant must already have. Generally, you should demonstrate a
high capacity to learn and formulate unique and creative solutions
for complex problems with advanced problem-solving and
project-management skills. You should also demonstrate an ability
to effectively enforce rules and regulations and ensure compliance.
Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written
communication skills, be proficient in a variety of Microsoft and
Google productivity applications, and have the ability to learn new
applications. Attention to detail and the ability to organize and
track information is required. Equally important are strong
organizational and time management skills including the abilities
to prioritize, multitask, and adhere to deadlines.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage
(UAA) campus, 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 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 UA Staff Salary Schedule,
Grade 77, based on education and experience.
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact
information of three (3) professional references with your
application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until
a successful candidate is identified. Review of application
materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures
will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified
candidates have been 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: 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
Terra Preslan, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at
ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or 907-450-8261.
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.
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