Duties:

Alaska Sea Grant, one of 33 Sea Grant programs nationwide, is a statewide program headquartered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Sea Grant has been working in Alaska for almost 50 years. Our work supports healthy coastal resources, strong economies, and vibrant communities. We do this through research, education, and outreach via Marine Advisory agents who live and work in eight coastal communities across Alaska.

This is a general temporary pool posting and does not indicate a current vacancy. Applications may be used to fill multiple positions. Duties vary by position. Applications will be reviewed as necessary when position become available throughout the year.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Positive work ethic and good communication skills.
• Positions may require knowledge and skills of basic office functions including computer usage.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires some previous experience, although specific requirements vary by position. Some college or comparable education may substitute for experience.
• Applicants must comply with all UA Policy and Regulations requirements and limitations relating to student employees for the duration of their employment including enrollment and GPA requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:

• Typically requires some previous training or demonstrated skills, although specific requirements vary by position. Some college or comparable experience may be necessary.

This position may be full-time or part-time. Starting hourly salary is a Temp Grade 74, minimum $14.37 hourly OR salary varies based on position and is commensurate with experience.

This is a pool position and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment; applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and successful applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

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.

At minimum, a resume, cover letter and list of professional references should be included in your application.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

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.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

At-Will:

Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julie Parshall, HR Coordinator, Alaska Sea Grant, at jcparshall@alaska.edu or (907) 474-7014.