Business and Operations Manager

Sitka Campus Business And Operations ManagerThe Sitka Campus Business and Operations Manager provides fiscal oversight, administrative management, and strategic leadership for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) Sitka Campus. This position is responsible for ensuring fiscal compliance, optimizing day-to-day business functions, and supervising business services and campus facilities staff. Serving as a key advisor to the Campus Director, the Manager aligns resources and operations with strategic priorities and assumes campus leadership during the Director's absence.To excel in this role, you will bring a proven ability to supervise and lead teams effectively, backed by solid experience with budget development and management of restricted and unrestricted funds. You should possess a deep knowledge of rules and regulations associated with fiscal activities and grant processes, alongside the ability to use system enterprise and workplace productivity applications to optimize daily workflows. An astute ability to analyze complex situations and propose viable solutions and courses of action will be critical for navigating organizational challenges. Additionally, your knowledge of strategic, short- and long-range planning processes will help shape the future direction of campus operations and initiatives.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.Position Details:This position is located on the Sitka campus of the University of Southeast. 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 81, based on education and experience.Application review will begin on July 13, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.Please upload a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Hailey Lawson, HR Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.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 click.appcast.io University of Alaska ( is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.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.