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President, University of Alaska

February 11, 2026

President, University of Alaska University of Alaska Fairbanks The https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/ seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader with experience managing large, complex organizations who will bring a modern understanding of higher education to serve as its next President. The University of Alaska (UA), founded in 1917, is America's Arctic University and the northernmost public higher-education system in the United States. The UA inspires learning, and advances and disseminates knowledge through teaching, research, and public service, emphasizing the North and its peoples. As a land-, sea-, and space-grant system with three separately accredited universities and 11 community campuses across the state, UA plays an essential role in educating Alaska's workforce, expanding the boundaries of Arctic research, and strengthening communities from Southeast Alaska to the North Slope. Offering nearly 500 degrees, certificates, and endorsements, including more than 100 eLearning programs, UA served more than 20,000 students in 2025. More than 100,000 alumni hold UA degrees, and the University's research expenditures grew to $274 million in FY25. The three universities, along with their associated community campuses, are a vital part of the state's future and the communities they serve. The University of Alaska empowers Alaska's future. The UA system provides the vast majority of Alaska's post-secondary education, conferring 90% of the state's higher education degrees. Ninety percent of students who graduated between 2011-2023 were working in the state within a year of graduation, and 75% stayed and worked long-term. The President oversees an authorized budget of approximately $1.1 billion. Roughly $331 million of that budget is Unrestricted General Funds authorized by the state. The President's office is housed at the System office in Fairbanks. The designated presidential home is the University's https://www.alaska.edu/news/system/schaible-house.php, a welcoming home named after one of Alaska's most influential philanthropists. Today, UA stands at a critical moment, continuing to grow enrollment, enhance partnerships with Tribal and Alaska Native organizations, modernize operations, and meet the statewide demand for a highly skilled workforce. The next President will lead a geographically vast, research-intensive, and workforce-driven system that serves as one of Alaska's most important public institutions. The role calls for a leader who can embrace the innovation and drive that have defined UA since its founding. It remains a time to welcome cooperation, tackle complex challenges, and build confidently for the future. The next President must bring vision, political and financial acumen, a commitment to shared purpose, and an understanding that progress in Alaska depends on strong partnerships, well-directed effort, and service to the people of the state. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the leadership profile. WittKieffer is supporting the University of Alaska in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 5, 2026. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to: Melody Rose, Ph.D., Shelley Arakawa, J.D., and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, Ph.D. at mailto:UAlaskaPresident@wittkieffer.com The http://www.alaska.edu/(http://www.alaska.edu/) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.Related Documents • https://api.wittkieffer.com/wp-content/uploads/position/university-of-alaska-system-president-search-profile-final.pdf 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. 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 907-450-8200. 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: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. 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: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 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: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. 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: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu. UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6906972 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-da5f12e43c95264c9a97b282a22cb7df

Human Resources Generalist

February 07, 2026

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources Generalist at our Palmer HQ facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  The fundamental purpose of this position is to perform significant duties in professional HR disciplines. Other duties include participating in the development of and administering of company policies and procedures; ensuring that the records of the Human Resources department are accurate and complete.  General operational oversight is provided by the Human Resources Manager. The ability to be discreet with proprietary information while maintaining files and records in a highly confidential manner is critically important. Major Areas of Responsibility:Benefit AdministrationHRIS Development and EnhancementEmployment and RecruitmentEmployee Relations and CommunicationCompensation AdministrationESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST:           Benefits Administration:Completes all health and welfare paperwork for newly hired employees into the Associations health and welfare plan and adjoining programs.Advises employees on benefits available to them, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, and health and safety. General administration for the Association’s health and welfare benefit record keeping systems, to include computer system and benefit file maintenance.Computes monthly insurance premiums and related payments. Prepares payment statements and other reports to benefits providers. Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements.  Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy.Administers the MTA FMLA, short term, long term, disability, AD&D and life insurance programs, under the oversight of the Benefits Specialist.HRIS Development and Enhancement:Supports the development, enhancement and implementation of HR information systems and other business system applications, as required to achieve ongoing operations and objectives.Advises management on HR system applications to include current usage, future functionality, setup design and maintenance. May participate in public user groups regarding such matters.Coordinates with external and internal entities on matters that affect automated HR business system applications, data security, databases, report writing and related processes.Instructs applicable personnel on effective use of HR business system applications and documents processes.  Employment and Recruitment:Performs employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures; and verifying background information, educational requirements, and references.Promotes recruitment efforts by representing MTA at community events (i.e., Job Fairs, Career Day). Interacts with the community groups and outside agencies to advise possible applicants on employment opportunities within MTA.  Prepares offers of employment for prospective employees in accordance with company standardsCoordinates and presents all new hire employee orientations and conducts exit interviews and layoff clearings.Employee Relations and Communication:Participates in conducting employee orientation to include anti-harassment, benefits, and other human resource topics.Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully.May serve as a departmental employee relations liaison.Participates in the coordination, administration, and application of the Association’s Wellness Program initiatives.Assists with corporate communication as it relates to the HR department’s ongoing operations and objectives.Compensation Administration:Notifies supervisors and managers on a monthly basis as to which of their employees are scheduled for a performance review.Updates the HR information system when performance appraisals are complete.Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and managers about the compensation policy.Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms. Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.Required Qualifications:  EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.Substitution:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.            WORK EXPERIENCE:Three years of professional human resources experience, two years of which must include progressively responsible experience in benefits administration.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:State of Alaska driver’s license.SUPERVISION:NoneEFFECT OF ERROR:   Errors in employee's normal work activity may put employer at substantial risk.  Most errors can be substantially corrected within one year after identification.  Correction may require a high level of disruption of normal resource allocations in other departments as well as their own.JOB SCOPE:     The individual employee will perform a multiplicity of functions or professional procedures which go beyond repetitive operations.  The tasks assume a greater complexity; they are likely to require creativity and a demonstration of vocational and/or professional initiative.  The ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time is essential.INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT:   Job responsibilities are mostly non-routine and may involve issues affecting several MTA departments.  Problem solving requires considerable research and analysis.  Independent judgment may establish precedent, committing capital and resources, within MTA.WORKING CONDITIONS:Exposed to unpleasant and stressful conditions, usually on a frequent basis, due to investigations resulting in adverse employment actions against fellow employees.  Fast paced working environment often requiring rapid transition, change and focus.  Normal job duties may put employee at risk of retaliation by current and past employees, as well as other external entities. *full (PDF) job description available upon request*Employment Type: Full - TimeCompensation Type: Annual Salary MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here: https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/860?c=mta

Human Resources Assistant

February 07, 2026

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources Assistant at our Palmer HQ facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  The fundamental purpose of this position is to perform duties in support of the Human Resources and Safety departments.  Work includes initiation, processing and verification of personnel and other related records, to ensure conformance with rules, regulations and management procedures.  The position requires conduct of routine matters and communications with the public and employees and may require exercise of considerable independence in accordance with established procedures.   General oversight may be provided by the senior Human Resource and Safety staff, under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager. The ability to be discreet with proprietary information, while maintaining files and records in a highly confidential manner, is a fundamental requirement of the position.SPECIFIC TASK DESCRIPTIONAssists Human Resources and Safety with administrative support as required. Initiates, prepares, routes and files departmental paperwork.   Processes, maintains, and updates personnel records, official documents and other records of a highly confidential nature. Ensures corporate records retention schedules and maintenance of records using corporate repository software, Laserfiche. Audits files and verifies the accuracy and completeness of employee databases.Compute monthly insurance premiums and related payments. Prepare payment statements and other reports for benefits providers. Continuously monitors and updates employee benefit records for appropriate changes.  Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements.  Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy.Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefit providers and vendors, which may include health, disability and retirement plan providers.In the absence of senior HR staff, may advise employees and management in all areas of HR including company administrative practices; bereavement, tuition, leave, and other like policies; collective bargaining issues; medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, FMLA and related benefits; and health and safety issues.Works with Human Resource staff to oversee the corporate wellness program requirements and initiatives. Generates ideas and communication, coordinates events, and stays within budget.Assists with employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures and verifying background information, educational requirements and references.Assists with corporate applicant tracking, recruiting, onboarding and learning management system software, MTA Career Portal, to support organizational recruiting, and employee learning initiatives.Examines applicant identification documentation and codes forms in support of I-9 reporting requirements. Files I-9 forms with appropriate documentation attached.Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully.Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms. Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.Assists in the development and presentation of new hire and exit orientations.Assists department with community events (i.e. Job Fairs, etc.) and other special projects. May be required to prepare and make presentations to employee groups on various topics on behalf of the Human Resource Section.Processes personnel requests and employment status changes, including updates to related data records and notification to all affected areas.Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.Assist with Internal Communication plans to include researching relevant topics, generating ideas and crafting publications.Assist with corporate communications system, MTA Connect, to include creating approving and removing posts.Writes clear, concise correspondence on routine matters using proper business English.Strives to provide a superior customer experience to both internal and external customers.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:  EDUCATION:High School diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field is desirable.  To advance within the Human Resources section, candidate must be willing to obtain a Professional Human Resource certification.  Must have ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language. WORK EXPERIENCE:Relevant experience in Human Resources, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, and/or Health and Safety, preferred. Experience in providing related file maintenance, record maintenance, data entry, quality control and benefit administration support preferred. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience working in an automated business environment, utilizing applications such as those found in the Microsoft suite of office products, business enterprise software, exposure to set-up and troubleshooting of business applications from the user perspective, and automated report writing and development. Strong organizational, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.  Must display accuracy and attention to detail. Must have ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy. Incumbent is required to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. SUPERVISION:NoneEFFECT OF ERROR:Errors in employee’s normal work activity puts employer at some risk.  Most errors can be substantially corrected within one quarter after identification. Correction requires relatively low level of disruption to normal resource allocations. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may put the employer at serious risk.  JOB SCOPE:Individual is seen performing a multiplicity of functions or repetitive professional procedures.INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT:Job responsibilities are fairly routine and generally covered by standard practices and procedures.  Independent judgments are limited to decisions affecting the individual’s work group.WORKING CONDITIONS:Exposed to mildly unpleasant conditions, usually on an intermittent basis, such as unexpected and recurring pressure due to fairly frequent deadlines and occasional confrontational contact with employees or others outside of MTA.  *full (PDF) job description available upon request*Employment Type: Full - TimeCompensation Type: Hourly Wage MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here: https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/859?c=mta