Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) Temporary Employee - GI

Position Description

Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) Temporary Employee - GI The Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) is committed to making remote sensing data accessible, and we're seeking a temporary detail-oriented administrative assistant to help achieve our mission in a fast-paced environment. As a member of the administrative team, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations for ASF, ensuring seamless workflow and contributing to the team's overall efficiency and success. Applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis by various departments during the year. By submitting your application to this job posting you should understand that there is no guarantee your application will be reviewed or selected by a department. The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged. As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To thrive in this role, the candidate should enjoy working in a high-energy team environment that serves as the point of contact for administrative operations. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are important for interacting and corresponding with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate should use their advanced knowledge of administrative practices to manage complex travel logistics, coordinate various events, and assist with purchasing and procard reconciliation. The candidate should have intermediate computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, database querying, and specialized software such as travel and/or purchasing systems.