Risk and Emergency Manager

 

University of Alaska Southeast

 

Summary:

 

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) has an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Emergency Manager on our Juneau campus. If you are looking for an opportunity to put your knowledge of environmental compliance, occupational safety, and emergency management to use, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic team where you can help students, staff, and faculty on the

cutting edge of scholarly work!

 

About the position:

 

As a Risk and Emergency Manager, you will be technically proficient in occupational safety and health including industrial hygiene (OSHA), hazardous materials management, and environmental laws and agencies (EPA and ADEC). You will also have thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of risk management, emergency management, and safety planning. Finally, you will design and oversee the campus's child abuse and molestation prevention practices and regulations (protection of minors).

 

To thrive in this position, you should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental, health, safety, and/or risk management within a complex operation. The ideal candidate will also have professional training and/or education in one or more fields related to risk and emergency management program responsibilities. These include occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, environmental regulations (air quality, water, spill prevention), risk management, protection of minors, and emergency management.

 

As a Risk and Emergency Manager, you will also be able to work across disciplines in partnership with various campus stakeholders. This position requires someone who is an effective communicator and consensus builder, adept at persuasion, has the ability to mentor, and is able to stay current with trends and changes in applicable law and regulation. Finally, you will possess excellent organization and communication skills while prioritizing different tasks and projects across our three campuses.

 

About the University of Alaska Southeast:

 

The University of Alaska Southeast is a regional university serving all of Southeast Alaska and beyond through our campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka. At UAS, one will commonly hear the phrase "three campuses- one university," reinforcing the concept that all campuses contribute meaningfully to the institution's mission. All share in the university's decision-making processes and contribute to advancing student achievement and success. UAS is one of three separately-accredited universities that make up the University of Alaska System.

 

The University of Alaska Southeast is located in the traditional territory of the Lingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers. On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Alaska.

 

The Risk and Emergency Manager is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and open environment at the University of Alaska Southeast. We prioritize equitable access to resources and opportunities for all individuals to reach their full potential, recognizing the importance of cultural safety and belonging for present and future success.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, or other related field, and five years of progressively responsible relevant experience (i.e. risk management or insurance industry experience); or an equivalent combination of training or experience.

 

Position Details:

 

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. Hybrid work arrangements may be approved under the discretion of the University. While hybrid work arrangements may be considered, the successful candidate must reside in the city of Juneau and/or relocate to the area by the time of hire. The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at University of Alaska facilities. This role also includes occasional travel to the UAS Ketchikan and Sitka campuses.

 

This is a full-time, 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 82, based on education and experience.

 

Initial application review will begin on June 20, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE June 19, 2025.

 

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vE6Ghlv7-bWVHv26f46-GFakd52lORvFbZhPT87EJhk/edit?usp=drive_link.

 

☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julia Bovee, UAS HR Coordinator, at mailto:jabovee@alaska.edu or (907) 450-8262.

 

*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-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 mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto: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 mailto: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 mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

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