The Office of Research is thrilled to be hiring a Human Resources Coordinator to join their growing team. This person will be working with a dynamic team of fiscal and grant specialists that handle in surplus of $20M in annual grant expenditures. This person is critical to the success of the research mission and we look forward to adding a new member to the team.

We’ll rely on you to advise departments on the best practices established by HR and to answer questions about HR policies and procedures. You’ll respond to human resources needs of the University’s colleges, departments, and administrative units by proactively carrying out a variety of day to day HR technician tasks and processes in the areas of recruitment and hiring as well as process current employee assignment changes.

To thrive in this environment, you should be customer service oriented, have strong interpersonal communication skills, with a willingness to learn and attend regular training. You should be able to complete error-free forms on deadline by using information from multiple sources. Responsibilities range from processing routine but detailed forms and paperwork to explaining HR processes to non-HR personnel. We are looking for someone with knowledge of or ability to learn human resources best practices. Knowledge of methods of organization, research, and problem solving. Ability to comprehend written material from multiple sources and interpret and apply university policies, rules, and regulations relating to human resources functions. Ability to exercise good judgment in complex situations, propose viable solutions to problems, and make responsible decisions. Ability to implement policy changes and explain processes and procedures to client group.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to organize and communicate facts and opinions with a focus on customer service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups and to work collaboratively as a member of a team or team lead both in person and remotely. Ability to adapt to an evolving work environment. Ability to focus on routine but highly detailed forms with high attention to accuracy under regular deadlines.

Skilled in standard office software and platforms including word processing, mail merge, and spreadsheet use. Ability to learn a variety of electronic forms, applications and software suites (Microsoft Teams and Google Suite applications) for paperless processing and remote work.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year college coursework in human resources and two years of technical human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of progressively responsible training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage Alaska and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, term-funded, 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.

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.

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.

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 Heather Paulsen, Director of Business Development and Grants and Contracts at hpaulsen@alaska.edu or 907-786-1663.

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 police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or 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 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 uas.clery@alaska.edu.