Fiscal Manager - UAS School of Arts & Sciences

Position Description

Fiscal Manager - UAS School of Arts & Sciences The University of Alaska Southeast's School of Arts & Sciences is seeking a dynamic, experienced Fiscal and Administrative Manager to serve as the financial backbone of our vibrant academic community. This full-time, exempt position based in Juneau, Alaska offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the educational mission of a school that spans four academic departments: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business/Public Administration. The UAS Arts & Sciences Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves as the primary financial leader for the School of Arts & Sciences, overseeing approximately $7.9 million in combined annual Fund 1 and Fund 2 budgets across the Juneau campus. Reporting directly to the Dean, this position is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling a comprehensive portfolio, including budget development and analysis. The manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal integrity across all four academic departments within the School. The Fiscal and Administrative Manager serves on the Dean's Council, partners with Department Chairs and the Associate Dean on course scheduling and enrollment management, and represents the School in engagements with both internal university leadership and external funding partners. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in business or educational administration, including demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar budgets. A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred, along with significant experience in financial analysis, sponsored program management, and applying complex university, state, and federal compliance requirements. Candidates who have worked within higher education or similarly complex public-service environments will find this experience especially transferable. Our ideal candidate will have the confidence to advise senior leadership, the agility to manage competing priorities across departments, and the communication skills to translate complex financial information for a wide range of audiences.