Sponsored Projects Administration Services (SPAS) Manager

The UAA Research Administration Unit is a newly formed unit at the University of Alaska Anchorage looking for a Manager to lead the unit. This person will guide the delivery of efficient, effective, and customer-friendly administrative services to support sponsored projects and units predominantly funded by sponsored projects in the support of the university's teaching, research, and public service missions. Unit customers will be the University's colleges, departments and administrative units.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate needs to be a leader that is a subject matter expert in all fiscal aspects of sponsored programs and research. They should have the ability to supervise and communicate effectively with lower grade staff and communicate strategic vision to higher level management. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the standards and expectations for this unit and the performance of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 5 years progressively responsible professional or management fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Master's degree or professional licensure preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM).

Position Details:

This position is located at the Bragaw Office Complex, less than 2 miles north of UAA's main campus, in Anchorage, AK, 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 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 82, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

Applications will be accepted for review on February 9. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on February 8.

• 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 View phone number on us.edajobs.com.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

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 Research Operations, at .

Advertised: 26 Jan Alaskan Standard Time Applications close: