SSBCI Tribal Operations Specialist

The Alaska Small Business Development Center is seeking an experienced individual to fill the SSBCI Tribal Operations Specialist position. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges. We need someone who is flexible, self-motivated, and adept at problem-solving. This role requires dependability, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a cohesive team. The position involves significant data entry, report preparation, loan documentation, and database maintenance. It is based in Anchorage, with occasional remote work possible.

This position will be the administrative support for the newly awarded State Small Business Credit Initiative, SSBCI Tribal program that has been awarded by the US Dept of treasury and operated by the Alaska Small Business Development Center. The position will include correspondence with banking institutions and will require discretion and confidentiality. Information will be tracked and shared following established processes through a database, shared folders, and email. Documents will be compiled and routed for approvals and processing.

To thrive in this position, the ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge working in university and/or government environments, although this is helpful but not required. A history of working within federally funded programs is highly beneficial. The candidate should have a working knowledge of computer information systems and databases. General geographical knowledge and understanding of the communities in Alaska is essential. Experience compiling data for reports is important. The ideal candidate should have experience managing, developing, and distributing newsletters and other mass media. A solid knowledge of common small business terminology is advantageous. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to speak and present in public and the ability to write, exercising good judgment to present facts and opinions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some (three years) college coursework or specific training in the area of project management, business studies, information technology or similar and three years of progressively responsible experience. At least 3 years of experience in a professional setting and proficiency in providing excellent internal and external customer service to customers, staff, and stakeholders. Applicants with equivalent education, training, and experience are also considered.

● Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and maintaining confidentiality.
● Adobe, Cloud technology, G Suite, and Google Shared Drive experience are required
● Knowledge of processes for conducting research and managing data for report building.
● Experience managing electronic files
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups and to work successfully as a member of a cohesive team
● Occasional travel may be required. Attendance of meetings that fall outside of the 8-5, M-F hours of operation may be required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. 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.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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.

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 Justin Hall, Office of Research HR Coordinator, at jrhall3@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.