HR Coordinator

Are you passionate about people, process, and purpose? Join the Rural, Community and Native Education (RCNE) team as a Human Resources Coordinator (HRC)—a vital role supporting the College of Indigenous Studies (CIS), where academic programs are dedicated to serving Alaska communities and developing the next generation of leaders.

CIS is grounded in Indigenous, community-based, rural, and welcoming values. With programs spanning certificates to master’s degrees and contributing to the PhD in Indigenous Studies, CIS emphasizes hands-on, community-centered learning—from original research and policy work to cultural events like Indigenous Peoples Day and the Festival of Native Arts. Its statewide presence includes rural campuses and learning centers that support students across more than 160 Alaska communities.

In this role, you'll support CIS by coordinating recruitment and onboarding, assisting with position development, and ensuring HR actions are accurate and compliant. You’ll also oversee bi-weekly payroll, address timesheet issues, and process pay actions in collaboration with University of Alaska HR and fiscal partners. You’ll join a supportive and dedicated team that values collaboration and problem-solving. If you’re detail-oriented, solution-focused, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a solid background in payroll, accounting, and human resource systems, along with a strong working knowledge of Board of Regents Policies and University of Alaska Regulations. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, solves problems creatively, and brings precision to every task—from data entry to policy interpretation. You should be comfortable juggling deadlines, adapting to change, and working independently with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to confidentiality are essential. If you’re someone who enjoys being the go-to person for all things HR, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a positive, professional attitude to every interaction, we’d love to have you on our team. Two years of progressive HR experience, especially with automated systems, are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year college coursework in human resources, and two years of technical human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is open to multiple work locations to include Dillingham, Bethel, Kotzebue, Nome, rural campus service regions and the main University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 12 month, term funded, non-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 77, based on education and experience. Geographic Location pay will be included if the new hire is located at one of the rural campuses.  

Application review will begin on November 16, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on November 15, 2026.

Applicants Instruction:

• A fully completed University of Alaska employment application (applications through the University of Alaska Careers site).
• A current resume.
• A cover letter outlining your qualifications.
• Three professional references, including current/previous supervisors.

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Hoppough, CIS HR Coordinator, at behoppough@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*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/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. 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.orca@alaska.edu.