Program Administrative Coordinator

The UAF Community & Technical College is seeking energetic a detail-oriented Program Administrative Coordinator to support its diverse academic programs and student services. With more than 50 certificate, occupational endorsement, and associate degree programs, CTC is committed to preparing workforce-ready graduates and serving Interior Alaska through community-driven education. The position is central to supporting students, faculty, and staff while ensuring smooth program operations and high-quality service.

Program Administrative Coordinators serve as a key resource for one or more academic programs at UAF Community and Technical College. This position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support by coordinating program activities, assisting faculty, supporting students, managing budgets and purchasing processes, maintaining records, and helping ensure programs meet academic, operational, and compliance needs. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, campus partners, and community organizations, Program Administrative Coordinators play an essential role in creating an organized and supportive environment where students and programs can succeed.

You will thrive as a Program Administrative Coordinator if you enjoy being the person who keeps programs organized, solves problems, and helps others succeed. This role requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing competing priorities while providing excellent service to students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and navigate multiple systems are essential for success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Experience):

Experience working within a college or university setting.

Experience working with rural Alaskan students and/or in student services.

Knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse student cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Position Details:

This position works on-site within our Community and Technical College Fairbanks campus. This is a 10-month, 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 78, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

To complete your application please attach the following:

● Professional Resume or C.V.

● Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position.

● Three (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship,
email address and contact phone number.

● Unofficial transcripts, training certificates or proof of an equivalent combination of
education and experience in a related field.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF Community and Technical College Director of Administrative Services, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu or View phone number on careers.alaska.edu.

*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 part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW. 

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