Director of Public Affairs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High proficiency in oral & written communications
• Extensive journalism & public relations experience
• Working knowledge of Alaska history and politics
• Familiarity with appropriate laws, i.e., Open Meetings Act, Alaska Public Records Act, Freedom of Information Act.
• Proficiency with a variety of digital platforms.
• Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message.

Typical Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a writing or communications-related field with five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communicating to the public. Knowledge of higher education institutions. Working knowledge of Alaska history and politics.
Required Education or Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in a writing or communications-related field with five or more years of progressively responsible experience in communicating to the public. Experience coordinating large scale communication campaigns. A minimum of three years experience managing a team. Demonstrated success working with senior executive level clients and stakeholders. Master’s degree in a writing- or communications-related field preferred.

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt senior administrator position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . 

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes excellent benefits including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a cover letter, CV or resume and three (3) professional references. This position is open until filled; however, the initial application review will begin on November 7, 2022.

This position is designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.

UAF COVID Requirements:

Effective immediately, all new UAF hires, whose job function or work location results in the employee being subject to the UAF vaccine requirements guided by the Federal Contractor Employee vaccine mandate*, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption no later than six weeks from the new hire’s start date.

*Employees based on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ (Fairbanks) campus, regardless of university affiliation and remote work status; Employees based in UAF research units outside Fairbanks (including Seward Marine Center, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, HAARP, Poker Flat, Lena Point, and Toolik Field Station); and Employees, regardless of their work location, paid by or directly working on impacted UAF federal contract.

*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 AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

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 have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:26 Oct 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled