Fiscal Grants Coordinator-International Arctic Research Center

The International Arctic Research Center (IARC), University of Alaska Fairbanks, invites you to apply for the Fiscal Grants Coordinator position, an essential role for our dynamic business team. We are looking for a great fit to join our growing business support team in developing streamlined business processes to support top scientists and researchers in managing their large grant portfolios. In this role, you will work closely with the researchers, graduate students, and staff, communicate with a diverse group of people, and collaboratively work with a fun and supportive business team. If you are interested in a position that works in the fiscal-grant management field and want to be a part of making that difference in the world by supporting IARC’s top scientists and researchers, this is a great job for you.

To thrive in this role, you will need to have strong communication and organizational skills, and be enthusiastic about developing streamlined processes and resources in a team environment. Experience in managing grants and/or federal grant compliance will be advantageous, as will knowledge of procurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, statistics or related field and 3-years or progressive fiscal knowledge and responsible experience in the field of finance or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Knowledge in areas of grant work/ grant management, prior knowledge of working with awards and subawards, communication skill with Principal Investigators (PIs) on grants.

Budget knowledge, labor distributions, procurement-related experience and evidence of organizational skills, project management, multitasking, business-processes oriented, analytical thinking.

Preferred working knowledge of UA systems, procedures, practices, as well as, State of Alaska and Federal regulations relating to federal and state major programs. Proficient knowledge of interfacing software, including knowledge of reports and querying of data.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Fairbanks Alaska Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, and flexible arrangements may be considered. 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 based on education and experience.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the contact information for 3 professional references in 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 may be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Delia Lopez-Ketzler, International Arctic Research Center HR Coordinator, at dketzler@alaska.edu or 907-474-1960.

IARC Diversity Statement:

At IARC, we value a culture of inclusion that leverages the research, educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help each thrive. Our strength and success as a research institute and university are built on the foundation of a wide range of perspectives and experiences. IARC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are interested in helping IARC build a deeper understanding of the Arctic and respond to society's needs through actionable science, we encourage you to apply.

*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.

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