UA HR Career Opportunities: Join a Team Focused on People and Purpose

The University of Alaska Human Resources team is actively recruiting professionals who are passionate about supporting people, strengthening workplace culture, and advancing organizational success across the university system. The careers page highlights a variety of opportunities for individuals seeking meaningful work in human resources, payroll, employee relations, compliance, and organizational leadership.

A Career with Impact

The University of Alaska invites HR professionals who are collaborative, service-oriented, and committed to problem-solving to explore career opportunities across the state. Whether candidates are interested in executive support, workforce relations, payroll operations, accommodations management, or leadership development, the university offers roles that contribute directly to the success of its employees and mission.

New Posting Highlight:

Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO): This position will be located in Fairbanks and is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional with exceptional judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills. Successful candidates will have experience supporting senior executives, coordinating complex projects and priorities, managing confidential information, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires strong written and verbal communication abilities, advanced organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also possess demonstrated experience in executive support, project coordination, meeting and event management, research and analysis, and preparing professional communications, reports, and presentations. A commitment to professionalism, discretion, customer service, and continuous process improvement is essential.

For more details, check out the Executive Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) requisition # 533457 on the UA CAREERS SITE

All Current Open Positions

Current opportunities in HR can be found on our UA HR Career Opportunities and the Careers website.