Executive Officer

Are you a strategic thinker who can work both independently and take initiative while also collaborating effectively with multiple teams at all levels of the organization?

As the Executive Officer for the University of Alaska Board of Regents, you will serve as the primary liaison among the regents, university administration, governmental entities, students, and the general public. You will serve as a representative of the regents, responding to communications and events on behalf of the board and its members.

This role works directly with both the board chair and the president on a regular basis and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of accurate interpretation and understanding of Regents' Policy, University Regulation and Alaska Statute pertaining to the University of Alaska and public officials.

To thrive in this role, the successful applicant must bring deep expertise in laws governing open meetings, public records, conflicts of interest, and ethical governance, along with strong management and supervisory abilities. They should demonstrate exceptional discretion in handling confidential matters and possess the strategic insight to enhance board engagement and governance practices. A proven ability to work independently and take initiative is essential, as is the capacity to collaborate across diverse teams and executive leadership. Success in this role also depends on maintaining a comprehensive view of the university’s operations, ensuring board compliance with legal standards, supporting informed decision-making, and preserving the integrity of official records and proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of high-level administrative experience, including extensive interaction with executive leadership and public relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Master's degree in a related field and at least seven years of relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria as outlined in the Transportation Safety Guide.
• Eligibility to become a Notary Public in the State of Alaska and to obtain a commission upon hire is required. Must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Position Details:

This position is located at the University of Alaska System office on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 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 82, based on education and experience.

✍️ Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application. Applicants will be given advance notice before references are contacted. (Applications without reference contact information will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.) ✍️

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted for review on April 28, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on April 27, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Terra Preslan, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or 907-450-8261.

*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 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.