Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with exceptional judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills. Successful candidates will have experience supporting senior executives, coordinating complex projects and priorities, managing confidential information, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires strong written and verbal communication abilities, advanced organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also possess demonstrated experience in executive support, project coordination, meeting and event management, research and analysis, and preparing professional communications, reports, and presentations. A commitment to professionalism, discretion, customer service, and continuous process improvement is essential.

This position is a range recruitment at the Administrative Specialist 3 level (Grade 79) or Administrative Specialist 4 level (Grade 80). Placement and salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

At the Administrative Specialist 3 level, this position provides advanced administrative and executive support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and serves as a primary coordinator for activities within the CHRO's office. The incumbent exercises discretion in handling confidential information, coordinating communications, managing schedules, and supporting projects and initiatives. The position works closely with university leadership, HR staff, governance groups, and external stakeholders to facilitate effective administrative operations and communication.

At the Administrative Specialist 4 level, this position operates with a high degree of independence and discretion and serves as the principal administrative and executive support role for the Chief Human Resources Officer. The incumbent regularly interacts with executive leadership, chancellors, HR leaders, governance groups, legal counsel, faculty, staff, and external partners. Decisions and actions taken by this position directly affect the effectiveness, responsiveness, and professional operation of the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer and the successful execution of strategic human resources initiatives across the university system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Administrative Specialist 3 (Grade 79)
Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Administrative Specialist 4 (Grade 80)
Bachelor’s degree and four years progressively responsible experience relevant to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

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 79 or 80, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on Friday, September 25, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Randazzo, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at sjrandazzo@alaska.edu.

*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.