Executive Assistant to IANRE Director & Faculty Manager

Position Description

Executive Assistant to IANRE Director & Faculty Manager Join a dynamic, statewide leadership team supporting the Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension (IANRE). This key role provides high-level coordination and executive support for a mission-driven institute serving 100+ faculty and staff across Alaska. Operating with significant autonomy, you will manage the Director's office administrative infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence across diverse research and extension programming. This position requires high-level administrative experience and the ability to learn and navigate complex university policies and procedures. You will be a trusted advisor to leadership, working closely with the directors, faculty, and staff to ensure the Institute's operations run smoothly. The day-to-day duties of this position are dynamic and may include scheduling and maintaining calendars for two directors and 11 offices across the state, coordinating with administrative assistants to ensure that facilities at remote offices run efficiently, and monitoring and supporting administrative processes to ensure they align with Institute goals and UA policies and procedures. Acting as a central point of support, the role helps ensure faculty have the guidance, resources, and administrative assistance needed to navigate university systems and requirements effectively. By collaborating closely with IANRE leadership, HR, faculty affairs, and UA offices, this position promotes clear communication, policy compliance, and adherence to university procedures and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), while fostering a responsive and supportive environment for faculty. We seek a proactive professional who excels in navigating complex university environments. Our ideal candidate possesses: