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Administrative Assistant 2 (PCN 054034)

State of Alaska

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026

💰 $57,660/yr

About the role

Posting number: 54585

Department: Education & Early Development

Division: Libraries, Archives & Museums

Job classification: Administrative Assistant 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Business, Education, Training & Library, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Join us as an Administrative Assistant 2

What you will be doing
You will be a vital part of the Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LAM) Management Team.

Accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and HR tasks
Procurement, travel coordination, and budget tracking
Point of sale operations and building management
Daily operations (working Sunday -Thursday during tourist season, Monday - Friday during off-season)

Our Mission, Values, and Culture
LAM's mission is to promote lifelong learning through Alaska's diverse history, art, and culture.
This position supports that mission by delivering essential financial and administrative services across all sections, strengthening collaboration and stewardship.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Supportive, collegial work environment
Access to training and professional development
Career advancement opportunities within the State of Alaska
Meaningful work that serves Alaska's communities
Opportunity to build skills and grow professionally

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Located in the beautiful Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff (APK) Building in downtown Juneau.
The building offers dedicated parking, an on-site café, and scenic views of the Gastineau Channel and surrounding mountains.
The work culture is collaborative and professionally inspiring.

Who We Are Looking For

Accounting Operations: Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability
Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of duties

Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
One year of advanced-level clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year)
OR
One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of