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University of Alaska

Proposal Coordinator - The Office of Proposal Development (OPD)

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712


The Office of Proposal Development (OPD) is seeking two Proposal Coordinators to join our dynamic team! OPD is a shared services unit offering administrative support for pre-award research development operating within the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and value the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

To thrive in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong time management skills, excellent customer service, and great attention to detail. Having experience in proposal development would be very beneficial, but it is not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to grant proposal development, or an equivalent combination of training and expertise.

Candidates that do not possess a degree or two years of progressively responsible experience but have at least two or all of the following skills and/or knowledge will be considered:

Computer knowledge of Mac or Windows compatible computers; general accounting understanding for budget preparation, and/or prior fiscal tech experience. Advanced software knowledge of word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

All candidates are required to possess typing skills with a speed of 45 wpm or more.

Position Details:

This position is located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Remote work agreements within the United States will be considered for this position.

This position is full-time,

Grade 78 , non-exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and

UA 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 , 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.

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.

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 need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.

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