Mobile Go Specialist

The Office of Student Affairs is launching a new program called Mobile Go to reach out to the community via a mobile advertising and engagement trailer. This position will serve as the primary individual working on this program. This position will drive the truck and trailer to locations, events, and organizations to advertise The University of Alaska Anchorage and the various programs and opportunities we provide.

This position will be responsible for providing information and assistance to community members and potential students or other interested parties inside the trailer that will be equipped with computer equipment to assist in showcasing programs and the University of Alaska Anchorage.

To thrive in this role a successful applicant will possess the following skills and abilities:

* Sufficient knowledge of vehicles to perform thorough pre-trip/post-trip inspections and daily logs.
* Ability to safely drive and operate a large truck and trailer.
*The ability to pass a Federal DOT pre-employment drug screen test;
*The ability to pass the UAA safe driver training modules;
* Ability to assist customers requiring accommodation into trailer.

Strong customer service orientation and ability to communicate/support a diverse customer base to include:
We are looking for a customer service-oriented individual with the ability to effectively communicate and support a diverse customer base. The ideal candidate will be able to verbally present special information to customers and answer questions in a positive, clear, and concise manner. Respectful and efficient communication with a variety of customers is essential. High dependability and excellent time management skills are required to meet event schedule requirements. The candidate should demonstrate initiative, sound decision-making, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as being a strong team player. Flexibility to work alternate shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and in unpredictable weather conditions, is also necessary. If you possess these skills and are ready to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred:
* Previous experience with radios and coded communication. Previous experience driving a truck and trailer.
* Previous experience with organizational/in-house transit program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and three years of progressively responsible experience relevant to the position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CDL or ability to attain CDL licensure within six (6) months of hire.

Applicant must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license and indicate this in the cover letter or resume. *DO NOT SEND A COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE.

Applicant must meet UAA's safe driving criteria as posted at http://www.alaska.edu/risksafety/download/TransportationSafety.pdf (See Page 5, Section VII. SafeDriver Criteria).

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, 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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

*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.

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

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.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bradley Talbert, at brtalbert@alaska.edu.

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.