Lead HR Coordinator (CIS/CTC) Job at University of Alaska in Fairbanks

Join our dynamic team at UAF’s College of Indigenous Studies (CIS) and the Community and Technical College (CTC) as a Lead HR Coordinator. In this position you will have the exciting opportunity to focus on collaboration and mentorship as you lead and support the HR Coordinators from these two UAF colleges. You will oversee HR functions, mentor HR coordinators, and help align HR practices with the strategic goals of both colleges.

As the Lead HR Coordinator for UAF’s College of Indigenous Studies (CIS) and the Community and Technical College (CTC), you’ll play a vital role in shaping HR strategy across both colleges. In this position you will guide HR administration, oversee recruitment and onboarding efforts, and ensure compliance with university policies. You’ll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, help solve complex HR challenges, and drive and support initiatives that directly impact the success of both colleges. This role offers a unique chance to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

To excel in this role, you should bring strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple HR functions, from recruitment to termination, while providing mentorship to a team. You must be comfortable navigating complex HR issues, applying university policies, and maintaining a focus on customer service. Flexibility, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to handle diverse HR tasks under deadlines will be key to your success in this dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of college coursework and three (3) years of technical human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks AK. This is a 11-month, 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 78, 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.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, College of Indigenous Studies HR Coordinator, at uaf-cis-hr-dept@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.

*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.

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