RREA Forestry Program Assistant

The Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Extension is currently accepting applications for a Forestry Program Assistant (Administrative Specialist 3) to support the Renewable Resources Extension Act or RREA program. The position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The RREA program provides funding for extension activities related to forestry and natural resources at land-grant universities. The goal of the funding is to carry out an extension program that will assist forest landowners and managers in making resource management decisions that are based on research findings. The duties of this position include supporting client and partner needs by being the main point of contact who addresses questions, disseminating Forestry Extension information, developing written materials to distribute, and representing the RREA program to partner agencies. Duties also include coordinating training, meeting and seminars, and coordinating with subject matter experts to develop outreach materials and deliver presentations. This position will provide general program and administrative support including grant writing to support program goals, manage and analyze program data and information for reporting, write reports, and support RREA-related OneTree Alaska activities. This is an Administrative Specialist position, but experience and/or education in Forestry, Natural Resources, Natural/Life/Environmental Sciences, or related fields will be helpful for the successful applicant to carry out the job duties. This position is only open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Assistance with moving expenses will not be provided

Do you have a background in forestry or natural resources and strong outreach and communication skills? The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is seeking a RREA Forestry Program Assistant that will act as the main point of contact for volunteers, advisory committee members and other partner agencies for the RREA program and other IANRE forestry programs. The position will provide essential support in the preparation and development of training, outreach, and educational materials, provide administrative assistance with program activities, interact with University researchers, fiscal and proposal development offices and represent Extension forestry and forestry-related research at events throughout the state.

The RREA Forestry Program provides resources and tools for Alaskan forest landowners and managers, as well as the general public to raise awareness of healthy ecosystems, enhance economic development benefits and support sustainable management of Alaska’s forest resources. The RREA Program Assistant plays a pivotal role in identifying community needs, delivering program objectives, supporting proposal preparation and facilitating grant processing and submission, as well as collecting and consolidating required statistical data and drafting report narratives to validate program outcomes.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong ability to multitask effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment. Adaptability, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential traits for success in this dynamic role. Previous experience in continuing/community and/or university settings, website content management and Forestry/Natural or Environmental Sciences or a related field would be advantageous.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred: Associate’s degree and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a part-time, 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 79, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on March 12, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE March 11, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

This position is a term-funded position and is 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.

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*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.  

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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.