Administrative Manager

The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is seeking an Administrative Manager to lead the college's administrative operations and support the Dean and leadership team in advancing the college's academic and operational goals. This position serves as a key member of the college's leadership team, overseeing complex administrative processes, ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, and fostering collaboration across faculty, staff, and university partners. The successful candidate is an experienced leader who excels at managing competing priorities, developing and supporting employees, solving complex challenges, and building strong working relationships in a dynamic academic environment. Experience in higher education or academic administration is preferred.

As the Administrative Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the College and serve as a trusted advisor to the Dean, Associate Deans, and Senior Strategic Budget and Operations Manager. Responsibilities vary on a daily basis and may include time spent addressing complex operational issues, collaborating with faculty and staff on strategic initiatives, and ensuring that college resources, policies, and processes are aligned in support of students and employees.

Success in this role comes from balancing big-picture thinking with attention to detail. You'll oversee administrative operations, provide guidance on university policies and procedures, coordinate across departments, and help translate institutional priorities into effective day-to-day practices. You'll work closely with faculty, staff, students, university leadership, and community partners, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, managing competing priorities, and leading through change with professionalism and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is an approachable leader who communicates clearly, builds trust, and creates an environment where people feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Experience supervising and developing employees, resolving challenges collaboratively, and navigating a complex organizational structure will position you for success in this role.

This position occasionally represents the Dean or Associate Deans in meetings and discussions, requiring confidence, diplomacy, and the ability to make informed decisions on behalf of the College. Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills, along with effective mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities, are essential. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support college events and initiatives. A valid driver's license and the ability to communicate fluently in English are required.

To thrive in this role, a successful candidate will possess least three years progressive responsible experience in business/educational management and administration, employee supervision, and team leadership experience, along with significant experience with written, oral, and interpersonal communication in a highly professional, public service work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years progressive responsible experience in business/educational management and administration, employee supervision, and team leadership experience, along with significant experience with written, oral, and interpersonal communication in a highly professional, public service work environment or a combination of education, training, and professional experience to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Preferred: Master's Degree, knowledge of post-secondary education administration, collective bargaining agreements, and human resources.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage. 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 80, based on education and experience.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Abbie Shercliffe, CBPP HR and Faculty Services Coordinator, at aplampman@alaska.edu.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

*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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) 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.

*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 police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or 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 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 uas.clery@alaska.edu.