AI Community Partner Coordinator

Help organizations use artificial intelligence to address challenges in Alaska! We are excited to announce an opening for the part-time position of AI Community Partner Coordinator at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) for the Rural AI Solutions and Engagement project funded by the National Science Foundation.

The AI Community Partner Coordinator will help build partnerships between UAA and the Alaska community around the use of AI to solve Alaskan challenges. This three year project seeks to create partnerships to grow programs in workforce development, use-inspired research and development, and grow capacity in Artificial Intelligence at UAA. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who enjoys communicating with and building connections with multiple organizations to coordinate activities, meetings, workshops, and projects relating to AI. Duties include coordinating and planning activities for the Alaska AI Solutions Consortium (AASC), assisting PIs and Co-Is in implementation and tracking of faculty mini-grants, faculty development activities, coordination with partnership university. Additionally, the position will assist the AASC and OC Director in marketing efforts and in finding potential commercialization partners. This is a 12-month, non-exempt, part-time position.

To thrive in this role, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills that help develop strong professional relationships and partnerships in industry, government, education, and non-profit sectors. A collaborative mindsight that allows you to work effectively with multiple teams as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to craft clear, engaging, and error-free content for various platforms and audiences is invaluable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency in articulating ideas clearly, along with active listening skills to understand and address communication needs; possess strong organizational and time management skills to effectively handle multiple tasks and deadlines while showing attention to detail and be proficient in digital tools including: MS Office Suite, Website CMS platforms, Google Suite, media creation, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and two years experience related to communications or coordinating teams, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree and two years experience related to communications or coordinating teams, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a term funded, part-time, non-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 78, based on education and experience.

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Please include a cover letter, resume and three professional references with your application. 

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.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*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.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenrick Mock at kjmock@alaska.edu

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 Non-campus 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.