HR Coordinator & Accounting Technician

This position is an entry-level position providing day-to-day administrative support in human resources, payroll, and fiscal/accounting operations for the College of Natural Science and Mathematics. Working under established processes, this position assists with day-to-day employment, payroll and fiscal activities.

This position provides an opportunity to develop practical experience in human resources, accounting, payroll and university administrative functions. Approximately 50% of the position's responsibilities support HR functions with the remaining 50% supporting fiscal activities.

The successful candidate will assists with routine employment and payroll processes, recruitment support, appointment documentation, pre-payroll review, labor distribution, and related administrative activities. They will receive training in applicable University of Alaska systems, procedures, and processes and will progressively develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the full range of assigned duties.

The position works under the direct supervision of the CNSM HR Manager and indirectly with the Fiscal Manager as appropriate. The position is expected to follow established procedures, maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, and seek guidance when questions or situations fall outside established processes and knowledge. CNSM has around 200 employees during the academic year with an additional 60 faculty whose assignments are split with a research institute.

To thrive in this role, you will be organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and interested in developing your knowledge of human resources, payroll, accounting, and university administrative processes. You should be comfortable working with established procedures, managing multiple routine deadlines, reviewing information for accuracy, and following through on tasks.

Strong communication and customer service skills are important, as the position will interact with employees, applicants, search committees, and colleagues across the university. The ability to recognize discrepancies, research routine questions, ask appropriate questions, and seek guidance when needed will contribute to success in this role.

This is an entry-level position intended for an individual looking to develop their professional experience and knowledge in HR, payroll, accounting, or a related field. The position provides opportunities to expand responsibilities and develop proficiency in University of Alaska systems and processes as experience is gained.

Minimum Qualifications:

-One year college coursework in human resources, accounting, finance, business or related field; AND
-Two years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Intermediate or advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Word (or equivalent software) is highly desirable.

Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt benefitted 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 77, based on education and experience as appropriate for an entry level position.

Application review will begin on September 21, 2026. Applications received before this date will received priority consideration; however the recruitment will remain open until filled. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at sahall5@alaska.edu or 907-474-6714.

*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.