CBSM Engagement Manager

University of Agriculture Faisalabad•Fairbanks, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Business and Security Management team is looking for an energetic, organized member to join our dynamic team as an engagement manager. This position is physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position serves a critical role in the engagement efforts for CBSM by working to plan events, manage social media communications, and coordinate student organizations. If you enjoy working with a welcoming team in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, this is the job for you! Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational and planning skills, strong leadership abilities, and a high level of self-motivation with the ability to set and achieve goals. They will be committed to diversity and inclusion and possess a solid understanding of group dynamics, enabling them to work effectively with individuals and groups. The ideal candidate can plan and execute programs and events well in advance, collaborate productively within a dynamic team, and develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, the campus community, and the public. They will have knowledge of effective marketing strategies and the ability to apply them, including creating, managing, and evaluating social media content and campaigns while staying current with best practices and emerging technologies. Additionally, candidates should have experience coordinating and inspiring volunteers and possess skills in photo editing, graphic design, and video editing. Other special skills/knowledge needed for this position is the ability and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends as needed. The proven ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations, take initiative, and make effective, responsible decisions in a timely fashion while retaining flexibility to incorporate changes in plans and shifting priorities. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in event planning, experience with budget management, marketing, planning, directing, and coordinating programs and activities. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with preference for a master's degree. Position Details: This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and a 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 79, based on education and experience. Include a cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references with your application. The position is open until filled, and the first application review will occur on February 2nd, 2026. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on February 1st, 2026. The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at its facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

Requirements

excellent organizational and planning skills
strong leadership abilities
a high level of self-motivation with the ability to set and achieve goals
committed to diversity and inclusion
solid understanding of group dynamics
plan and execute programs and events well in advance
collaborate productively within a dynamic team
develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, the campus community, and the public
knowledge of effective marketing strategies and the ability to apply them, including creating, managing, and evaluating social media content and campaigns while staying current with best practices and emerging technologies
experience coordinating and inspiring volunteers
skills in photo editing, graphic design, and video editing
ability and willingness to work occasional nights and weekends as needed
proven ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations, take initiative, and make effective, responsible decisions in a timely fashion while retaining flexibility to incorporate changes in plans and shifting priorities
2-3 years of experience in event planning
experience with budget management, marketing, planning, directing, and coordinating programs and activities
A bachelor's degree in a related field is required