Vice Chancellor for Administration

Summary:


As the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services (VCAS), you will serve as the chief financial and administrative officer for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), providing strategic leadership for the university's business operations across our Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka campuses. You will join the Chancellor's executive leadership team, where your expertise in budgetary management and relationship-building will directly advance UAS's unique mission and its vital role in the Southeast Alaska economy. This is an opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio-from budget and finance to facilities and IT-while cultivating a culture of respect, belonging, and cultural safety within a collaborative university environment.

About the position:


Administrative Services at UAS is a comprehensive division encompassing budget, finance, grants and contracts, facilities management, student accounts, procurement, and information technology. The VCAS is responsible for leading long-range fiscal and capital planning, debt management, and auxiliary operations across all three UAS campuses in collaboration with the chancellor and internal leadership, with the primary office located in Juneau. In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to drive innovation and performance management while serving as a key advocate for the university through system-wide collaboration. You will lead a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality services that support our students and the broader educational mission of the institution.

To be successful, you must possess a collaborative, collegial management approach and the ability to inspire constituents toward a shared vision for Administrative Services. We are looking for a leader with unimpeachable integrity and a transparent, approachable communication style that resonates with internal and external stakeholders from various backgrounds. You should be a student-centered, data-driven decision-maker who is deeply committed to the mission, vision, and values of the university, demonstrating this through active planning and the strategic allocation of resources. Experience overseeing multidisciplinary operational units in a complex organization is essential to navigating the public nature of this senior leadership role.


About the University of Alaska Southeast:


The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska.


The Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at the University of Alaska Southeast. We prioritize equal access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, recognizing the importance of cultural safety and belonging for present and future success.


Juneau, an epicenter for Northwest Coast Arts, and our state capital, provides ample opportunities for student internships within Alaska's legislature, study within our temperate rainforests, and artistic and craft production in wool, ceramics, and carving. Juneau also offers exceptional opportunities for immersive experiences in the natural sciences, including Marine Biology, Environmental science, and Outdoor Studies.


Minimum Qualifications:


• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in budget and finance.


Position Details:


This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, executive management, 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. Salary is commensurate based on education and experience.


Review of applications will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55PM Alaska time on 03/22/2026. Applications received after March 22, may still be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is closed.


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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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.


*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 designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.


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 click.appcast.io.


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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.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.


* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.


Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .


UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .


UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io .