CBSM Engagement Manager

The College of Business and Security Management team is looking for an energetic, organized member to join our dynamic team as an engagement manager. This position is physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position serves a critical role in the engagement efforts for SOM by working to plan events, manage social media communications, and coordinate student organizations. This is a new position. If you enjoy working with a welcoming team in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, this is the job for you!

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills, strong leadership abilities, and a high level of self-motivation with the ability to set and achieve goals. They will be committed to diversity and inclusion and possess a solid understanding of group dynamics, enabling them to work effectively with individuals and groups. The ideal candidate can plan and execute programs and events well in advance, collaborate productively within a dynamic team, and develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, the campus community, and the public. They will have knowledge of effective marketing strategies and the ability to apply them, including creating, managing, and evaluating social media content and campaigns while staying current with best practices and emerging technologies. Additionally, candidates should have experience coordinating and inspiring volunteers and possess skills in photo editing, graphic design, and video editing.

Other special skills/knowledge needed for this position is the ability and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends as needed. The proven ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations, take initiative, and make effective, responsible decisions in a timely fashion while retaining flexibility to incorporate changes in plans and shifting priorities.

Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in event planning, experience with budget management, marketing, planning, directing, and coordinating programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with preference for a master's degree.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a 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 79, based on education and experience.

Include a cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references with your application.

The position is open until filled, and the first application review will occur on February 2nd, 2026. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on February 1st, 2026.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at its 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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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jim Wolverton, CBSM HR Coordinator, at jwolvert@alaska.edu or (907) 474-7461.

*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 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 engaging 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 by emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.