University of Alaska
Communications Specialist - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
🇺🇸 Sitka, AK
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $22 per Hour
💻 Communications
🗓️ August 6th, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring a Communications Specialist for the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. The role involves managing the Rural Alaska Students in One Health Research (RASOR) program by coordinating activities, communicating with students in rural communities, organizing program information, and supporting student needs both in-person and remotely.
Highlights
- Manage and coordinate program activities and events for the RASOR educational program.
- Communicate clear expectations and updates compassionately to students and stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain program information systematically.
- Relay student concerns and ensure their needs are addressed effectively.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
- Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree with two years of related experience or an equivalent combination, valid Alaska driver's license, and clean driving record.
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Education, or Marketing and experience with marketing tools like Canva, MailChimp, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Support rural high school students completing mentored research projects with a one-health approach linking human, animal, and environmental health.
- Full-time, 12-month term position with competitive salary (min. $21.81/hr) and full employee benefits; term funding through June 30, 2024.
- Position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to work both in-person and remotely with students.
Communications Specialist - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Full Description
The Rural Alaska Students in One Health Research (RASOR) program is seeking a motivated individual with experience or interest in program management, education, marketing, or marine science. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about research and education.
The RASOR program is a grant-funded educational opportunity for rural high school students in Southeast Alaska. RASOR students complete locally relevant mentored research projects in their home communities while earning college credit. Research focuses on a culturally relevant one-health approach that emphasizes the connections between human, animal and environmental health.
This position plays a key role in supporting students, both in-person and remotely for rural communities. Core responsibilities include:
- Coordinating program activities and events
- Communicating expectations and updates clearly and compassionately
- Organizing and maintaining program information
- Relaying concerns and ensuring student needs are met
To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge of methods of organization, research, and analysis, along with the ability to work independently using sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom is essential, as is a willingness to learn and utilize new skills. The candidate should be able to comprehend written material and interpret and apply policies, rules, and regulations effectively. Strong interpersonal skills are important, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, contribute successfully as a team member, and communicate clearly and compassionately both orally and in writing. The role also requires the ability to organize and present facts and opinions, plan and coordinate events, and offer and receive constructive feedback. A successful candidate will represent the program in a warm, positive, and professional manner and demonstrate patience, understanding, and adaptability to meet the needs of students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Associate’s degree and two years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria. Some in-state travel may be required.
Preferred:
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Oceanography, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Education, Indigenous Studies or Marketing
- Previous employment or residency in rural Alaska community or tribal college, tribe, school or reservation
- Familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva, MailChimp, WhenIsGood, Facebook, and Instagram
- Experience applying principles of design to visual informational materials
- Interest in making a difference in issues such as increasing educational access, sovereignty of Alaska Native governments, cultural preservation, environmental conservation and sustainable resource management.
Position Details:
This position is located in Sitka, Alaska. It is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. 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 UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
Review of applicants will begin immediately, to ensure full consideration you must apply by 11:55PM Alaska Time on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Laura Frisone, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences HR Coordinator, at uaf-cfos-hr@alaska.edu or (907) 474-7383.
*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.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
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.
The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
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.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
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