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  • August 28, 2025

    Communications Specialist University of Alaska Anchorage The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Office of Admissions seeks a Communications Specialist to work in the fast-paced world of college admissions. The Communications Specialist is part of the Admissions Communications Team under the Assistant Director of Communications and will be responsible for helping achieve strategic institutional enrollment goals. UAA is seeking a creative communicator to develop and manage content that supports Enrollment Services and student recruitment. This role produces print, email, web, and social media content aligned with UAA's brand and strategic goals. The position collaborates with the Director of Admissions, campus partners, and vendors to support new student communication, recruitment initiatives, and Enrollment Services messaging through platforms like Salesforce and Marketing Cloud. To succeed in this role, you'll need excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, along with experience creating content across print, web, social media, and CRM platforms. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential. You should be comfortable working with vendors, applying accessibility best practices, and aligning content with institutional goals. A background in communications, journalism, or a related field, plus a strategic eye for content, design, and audience engagement, will help you excel. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or related field and two years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Position Details: 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 78, based on education and experience. Applications will be accepted for review on 09/03/2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 09/02/2025. This posting will close to applications on 09/02/2025. 📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/11co5K0NhgYBgiLVR2BRE6TbTJN-EFXDe-um7VFuBMoY/edit?usp=sharing. ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Katie Walter, at mailto:kalley1@alaska.edu. *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. The http://www.alaska.edu/ (https://www.alaska.edu/alaska/index.php) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination (http://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-ϳԹ 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-ϳԹ 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 ϳԹ - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula ϳԹ - Kenai River campus, Kodiak ϳԹ, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna ϳԹ, Prince William Sound ϳԹ, and Prince William Sound ϳԹ - 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 mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks ϳԹ, Bristol Bay ϳԹ, Chukchi ϳԹ, Community and Technical ϳԹ, Kasitsna Bay ϳԹ, Seward Marine Center, Tok ϳԹ, Kuskokwim ϳԹ, and Northwest ϳԹ) Online: /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 mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu. UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay ϳԹ, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka ϳԹ, & Ketchikan ϳԹ) 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 mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6520780 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-6f3570927a002a48b394428825d20e05

  • August 27, 2025

    We are searching for an experienced Field Services Install & Repair Technician (Seasonal) at our Palmer Plant Bldg facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  Nature of Work:Installation & Repair technicians are responsible for the installation and repair of MTA services for both residential and business customers. Technicians complete service orders and repairs under the direction of the assigned Supervisor. Technicians work in Outside Plant copper and fiber facilities, and perform wiring installation and validation in residential and business settings.Illustrative Tasks:1. Completes service order by installing, removing and rearranging wiring and electronic equipment as required. This includes OSP facilities and working inside residences and businesses. Reporting of updated Service Order and OSP information in a timely manor.2. Clears trouble reports as required, utilizing standard testing procedures.3. Performs repairs and maintenance of outside plant facilities, Public Interest coinless telephones, subscriber carrier, FTTH, and XDSL services.4. Makes minor additions or revisions to outside plant facilities as required or directed.5. Performing central office and subscriber carrier duties as required.6. Keeps immediate Supervisor/Foreman and dispatcher aware of status of work assigned on both a current and daily basis.7. Reports to the immediate Supervisor substandard plant conditions which cannot be immediately corrected.8. Checks assigned vehicle and other work equipment as to condition, possible maintenance, and repair.9. Reports all unsafe conditions which cannot be immediately corrected to the assigned supervisor or other appropriate personnel.10. Responsible for maintaining tools, work equipment, and testing apparatus in good working order, and properly used.11. Performs general housekeeping at remote central offices as needed.12. Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, and regulations.13. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:1. Knowledge of Association, and industry standards related to station installation, repair, and maintenance as well as facilities, CM8, subscriber carrier, FTTH and XDSL.2. Knowledge of the state safety code and other safety standards as set by theAssociation.3. Ability to safely perform all work duties including the operation of assigned vehicles and the use of the associated hand tools and test equipment.4. Ability to provide efficient and quality service within the guidelines of theAssociation specifications and National Electrical Code requirements.5. Ability to establish and maintain good customer relations through a cooperative and courteous attitude.6. Ability to climb poles.7. The understanding and expertise to install and maintain Analog and DigitalSubscriber services, FTTH and XDSL.8. Ability to interpret cut sheets, service orders, schematics, blueprints and circuit diagrams.9. Familiar with Association test equipment pertaining to outside plant.10. Familiar with Association installation and troubleshooting procedures concerning OSP copper and Fiber, residential and small business modems, routers and wireless networking equipment.11. Must be a "self-starter" requiring minimal supervision.12. Knowledge of basic AC/DC theory.13. Knowledge of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) installation and troubleshooting practices, Passive and active optical networks, Fusion Splicing.14. Basic knowledge of home and small business networks, installation and configurations of routers and wireless Ethernet devices.15. Installation of CAT 5/6 wiring and validation testing.Required Qualifications:  Qualifications:Journeyman Installation & Repair Technician is preferred. Other IBEW classifications of Journeyman Telephone Lineman, Journeyman Cable Splicer, Journeyman CO/PBX and Journeyman Wireman will be considered.3000 hours I&R experience within the last five years is preferred.  3,000 hours experience in any of the IBEW Journeyman classifications listed in item 1 will be considered.Ability to pass a telephony general knowledge and safety test for Telephone Technicians.  Minimum acceptable score is 75% Valid Alaska Driver's License for motor vehicles.Must be able to safely perform physical requirements (i.e., climb poles and ladders, ability to lift 50 lbs, as listed in job analysis)Ability to pass color discrimination test.Must have valid first aid card; or be willing to obtain within six months from date of hire. Demonstrate basic knowledge of AC/DC theory (as tested above).MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here: https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/815?c=mta

  • August 26, 2025

    Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist Compensation: starting salary $60k - $70k DOE Alaska Seaplanes is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting and Administrative team! The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing and processing incoming payments, ensuring accuracy and resolving outstanding payment issues and maintaining accurate finance records. The right candidate will provide exceptional customer service and maintain positive professional relationships with customers, employees and the communities of Southeast Alaska.   Work Schedule: This is a full-time permanent position. Five days a week, Monday – Friday, eight hours per day between 8am and 5pm.  Accounts Receivable Accountant Job Responsibilities:• Manage and maintain customer account information in reservation system and ERP • Post customer payments and reconcile customer accounts • Make collection calls on past due accounts and NSF customers• Import revenue and receivables from the reservation system (TakeFlite)• Point of contact for Seaplanes customer service staff to identify and prevent errors in bookings• Prepare customer statements, monthly and as required • Process new account applications • Assist customers with set-up and on demand access to the payment portal (Paystand) • Reconcile customer invoices in reservation system to accounting system • Complete annual review of accounts and recommend changes to credit terms and limits • Prepare station sales tax reports in cooperation with Asst Controller• Provide sales data to managers and feedback for customer service processes • Other duties as assigned Benefits:   • Medical and Dental • 401k retirement plan with generous company match• $50,000 life insurance plan paid by the company • Paid Time Off • Flight/freight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes • Flight benefits with Alaska Airlines and Delta • Reciprocal benefits with several local tour vendors Qualifications:• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications• Must possess excellent customer service skills • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines • Must be attentive to detail and accuracy • Must be a positive, honest team player• Must be punctual and dependable • Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively If the Alaska Seaplanes’ Accounts Receivable Specialist position sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please email your resume to hr@flyalaskaseaplanes.com

 

 

 

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