Human Resources Coordinator - Alaska Center for Energy and Power

Do you have a passion for helping people, great organizational skills and want to join a team that supports energy research in Alaska? The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support employees by providing guidance, answering questions, and connecting them with appropriate resources. This position will be located on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ campus or on the UAA Anchorage campus. The successful candidate is expected to work on site as part of a dynamic and supportive team. The role requires the ability to manage specialized HR and payroll functions while applying University, federal, and state regulations; coordinate and support recruitment processes including advertising, screening, evaluation, and referrals; analyze and resolve complex personnel issues; and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, interpret policies and procedures, work independently, and proactively pursue training to address a broad range of human resources matters. ACEP fosters innovative solutions to Alaska's energy challenges and is a gateway for energy-related activity at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, and working knowledge of payroll, accounting, and human resources systems, procedures, rules, and regulations. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the capacity to apply institutional and regulatory requirements effectively in support of daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with University of Alaska regulations. A hybrid schedule option of four days on campus and one day of remote work may be available based on operational needs and supervisory approval. This is a full-time, non-exempt, term-funded, 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.

Applications will be accepted for review on November 4, 2026, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE, November 3, 2026. Interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for the week following Thanksgiving, with an estimated start date of December 11, 2026. Please note that this timeline is subject to change based on the recruitment process.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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ACEP uses E-Verify as part of its hiring process. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Clover Ericksn, ACEP Interim Human Resources Coordinator, 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 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 the ADA team at View email address on careers.alaska.edu.

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