Operations Manager

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Operations Manager to support Environmental Community Partnerships (ECP). This position plays an important role in coordinating daily operations, administrative activities, and partnerships between UAF, Alaska military communities, state agencies, and other community organizations.

The Operations Manager will oversee partnership coordination, project tracking, scheduling, communications, budget and purchasing support, reporting, and administrative processes. This position works closely with University staff, military personnel, community partners, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient operations, effective communication, and successful completion of partnership activities.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and build positive working relationships with diverse partners.

This position is located on Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain access to Fort Wainwright, including eligibility to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). A valid driver's license is required.


To thrive in this role, the successful candidate should have strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively with University staff, military personnel, community partners, and external organizations. A solid understanding of administrative operations, project management practices, and partnership coordination within complex academic, research, or community environments is essential.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and proficiency with office applications, project management tools, databases, and communication technologies are important for success.

The successful candidate should bring at least four years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, project administration, partnership support, or a related field, including experience managing multiple priorities and supporting complex programs or initiatives. Experience working with military programs, installations, or partnerships is preferred. The ability to travel periodically within Alaska and occasionally outside the state is also expected.


Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, project management, communications, environmental studies, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Position Details:


This is a full-time, term-funded, 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 80, 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.


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This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.


*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.


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