Executive Assistant

Applicants should have experience in administrative management, including supervising staff, coordinating office activities, and maintaining filing systems. The role requires knowledge of Borough policies and procedures, or the ability to quickly learn them.

• Experience managing administrative functions for a department or division.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff, including evaluating performance and resolving scheduling issues.
• Proficiency in maintaining electronic and paper filing systems with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience processing payroll, payments, and personnel action documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor document preparation for accuracy and completeness.
• Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures, or ability to learn them quickly.

Manage and coordinate administrative functions for an assigned department or division.

• Update and track electronic and paper files, records, reports, and related documents.
• Maintain file integrity and confidentiality by monitoring compliance with Department policies.
• Supervise and coordinate staff, including staff development and performance evaluation.
• Monitor operations to identify and resolve problems related to staffing and scheduling.
• Review and process payroll, payments, and personnel action documents.
• Oversee day-to-day office activities and monitor document preparation for accuracy and completion.

Must comply with all Borough policies and procedures.

• May be required to pass a background check.
• Must be able to work full-time hours in Barrow, AK.
• Some positions may require travel within the Borough.

Competitive hourly wage of $35.45.

• Full-time employment with stable government employer.
• Opportunity to work in a unique Arctic community.

To apply, visit the official application portal and create or to your applicant account. Complete the online application form and any supplemental questions. Attach your resume and any other required documents. Review your application for accuracy and submit before the deadline of August 7, 2026.

This position is open to all qualified applicants.

• Veterans and Alaska Native candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The North Slope Borough is an equal opportunity employer.
• For questions about the application process, contact the Borough HR department.
• The position is located in Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska.
• The closing date is August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time.

The North Slope Borough is the municipal government serving the North Slope region of Alaska, including the community of Utqiaġvik (Barrow). The Borough provides essential public services such as education, public safety, infrastructure, and health services to residents across the Arctic. This Executive Assistant role supports a Borough department, contributing to efficient administrative operations that serve the community. Working for the North Slope Borough offers a chance to make a direct impact in a unique and remote environment. North Slope Borough is named as the hiring organisation for the Executive Assistant post.

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