Program Support Specialist

Position Description

Are you interested in providing administrative support to prepare graduates for careers in Alaska's rapidly growing health care industry? The School of Allied Health is looking for two (2) Program Support Specialists with strong attention to detail, customer service, and excellent communication skills to join our team. Allied Health Program Support Specialists provide students, Program Directors, and staff with administrative support. They are the first point of contact for students and faculty. They provide initial program information by phone and email, direct students to appropriate faculty, track student and program information, and process paperwork prior to university deadlines. They also assist with event planning, office inventories, distributing program supplies, schedule meetings and take notes, and communicate student concerns to faculty. They schedule classes, reserve rooms, and assist our nine Program Directors with a variety of other duties. Successful employees work well with others, are teachable, flexible, adjust easily to change, and work well in a busy office. They converse professionally face to face and in writing, are skilled in customer service, value office administration, and easily take direction from others. Most importantly, they understand we are training the next generation of Health Care workers. High School graduation and three years progressively responsible experience in general office procedures and use of standard office equipment. This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. It is a front-facing in-person position with no hybrid or remote options. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. 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 https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/compensation/salary.php, Grade 77, based on education and experience. A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required