Fiscal Manager - UAS School of Arts & Sciences

University of Alaska Southeast

Summary:

The University of Alaska Southeast's School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a dynamic, experienced Fiscal and Administrative Manager to serve as the financial backbone of our vibrant academic community. This full-time, exempt position based in Juneau, Alaska offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the educational mission of a school that spans four academic departments: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business/Public Administration.

The UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves as the primary financial leader for the School of Arts & Sciences, overseeing approximately $7.9 million in combined annual Fund 1 and Fund 2 budgets across the Juneau campus. Reporting directly to the Dean, this position is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling a comprehensive portfolio, including budget development and analysis. The manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal integrity across all four academic departments within the School.

The Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves on the Dean's Council, partners with Department Chairs and the Associate Dean on course scheduling and enrollment management, and represents the School in engagements with both internal university leadership and external funding partners.

About the position:

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business or educational administration, including demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar budgets. A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred, along with significant experience in financial analysis, sponsored program management, and applying complex university, state, and federal compliance requirements. Candidates who have worked within higher education or similarly complex public-service environments will find this experience especially transferable.

Our ideal candidate will have the confidence to advise senior leadership, the agility to manage competing priorities across departments, and the communication skills to translate complex financial information for a wide range of audiences.

Success in this role comes to those who lead with both precision and people-first thinking, building trust across faculty, staff, and administration while driving continuous improvement in the processes that keep an academic school running smoothly.

About the University of Alaska Southeast:

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is located in the traditional territory of the Lingit, 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 UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at the University of Alaska Southeast. We prioritize equitable 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. The Fiscal and Administrative Manager will successfully support and enhance our campus commitment to cultural safety and nurture environments that promote belonging and respect for people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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 relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. 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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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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