Job Description

Are you ready to lead one of the most rare social and cultural spaces on a college campus? The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a service-minded, customer-obsessed  Pub Manager to oversee operations at  The Pub —a student-run, community-loved venue offering a vibrant mix of music, events, and casual gatherings.

Located in the heart of the UAF campus, The Pub is a cornerstone of student and campus life, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where students, faculty, and guests come together. As Pub Manager, you'll be at the helm of a dynamic environment that balances entertainment, community engagement, and responsible alcohol and food service.

This is more than just a bar management role—it's an opportunity to mentor student employees, collaborate with campus organizations, and play a key role in creating memorable experiences for the UAF community. The ideal candidate brings leadership, creativity, and a passion for hospitality and student development.

Join us in shaping fun, safe, and rare college experiences. At UAF, your impact goes beyond the bar—it’s about building community. 

Duties Include:

• Manage day-to-day pub operations, including scheduling, staffing, and vendor relations

• Supervise, mentor and build a true team of student employees to assist with the coordination of live music events, trivia nights, and other social programming

• Ensure compliance with state alcohol laws and university policy

• Monitor inventory and maintain supply chain for beverages and merchandise

• Cultivate a welcoming, engaging and safe pub atmosphere for all patrons

Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives due to their focus on hospitality and leads with calm confidence

• Has experience in food & beverage or event venue management

• Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills

• Is organized, proactive, and passionate about community engagement

• Comfortable working evenings and occasional weekends

• Bonus points for music booking experience or knowledge of the local scene

Must be able to make decisions independently, along with decisions that require significant discretion.

Fiscal management, including budgeting, forecasting expenditures, and revenue generation.

Ability to interpret and articulate changes to existing laws and regulations that apply to alcohol licensing, borough regulations, tax requirements, and state of Alaska laws regarding food/alcohol/and resale operations.

Program and event development, goal setting, marketing, and promotion.

Alcohol and food serving experience.

Knowledge of concert promotion, including working with agents and talent.

Able to create and lead positive customer service practices and training.

Knowledge and experience using/applying student development theory and student affairs best practices.

Three years of relevant experience in any of the following: business functions, service industry, student affairs areas.

Previous experience with event planning, marketing, contract negotiations, supervision, training experience, budget management, and resale best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years college coursework and three years progressively responsible experience related to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must get and maintain an alcohol-serving permit (TAPS), and ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification.

Must have a valid Alaska driver's License.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, term-funded, 11 month exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and  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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley Lindsoe, Signers' Business Office Human Resources Manager, at aclindsoe@alaska.edu or 907-474-5664.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*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  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () 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:  . 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  police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or  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:  . 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  uaf-orca@alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . 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  uas.clery@alaska.edu .

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Full time, Contract work, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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