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  • August 01, 2025

    This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/recruitment/alaskaRes Not sure of who we are or what we do, please visit our website at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/inv Located in the heart of breathtaking downtown Juneau, Alaska, our on-site position at the Juneau Headquarters Office offers an exceptional career opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact every day. Please note, this role is not eligible for telework.  Our division is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to the residents of Alaska. We seek individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Are you an experienced professional in banking or office administration? If so, this might just be the career leap you've been waiting for! We provide comprehensive training to transform our loan closers into experts in commercial loan transactions, opening doors to exciting advancement opportunities within our organization.As a loan closer, you'll play a vital role in our Documents section, ensuring the utmost accuracy and transparency in loan terms, interest rates, and closing costs. Your meticulous attention to detail ensures agreements are seamless, while your exceptional customer service skills guide borrowers with patience and professionalism through the entire closing process.This position is more than just a job, it's a chance to contribute to the success of borrowers, your team, and the organization as a whole. As a key member of our closing operations, you'll embody our values of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.Your work will directly shape financial futures, and together, we’ll drive success in ways that truly matter.  Sound like the challenge and opportunity you've been looking for? Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Apply today and help us make financial magic happen!    The mission of the Division of Investments team is to administer and service loan programs under the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development. These programs were primarily designed to promote economic development through direct state lending in industries and areas of the state that are not adequately serviced by the private sector. The Investments team values a work-life balance, the team is a small, welcoming community of loan officers, collection officers, loan closers, accountants, and technicians. You will be part of a team that promotes economic development and works closely with small businesses and commercial fishermen throughout the State of Alaska.Ready to advance your career while shaping the future of Alaska’s economic landscape? This position is a unique opportunity to grow within our organization and make a tangible impact on the state’s development.As a Loan Closer/Processor 1/2, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a flexibly staffed role, ensuring the efficient and accurate closing of loan transactions across all loan programs administered by the Division of Investments. Wondering what a “Flex” position entails? It’s a career game-changer: rather than applying for a separate role to advance, this position allows you to seamlessly progress from Loan Closer/Processor 1 to Loan Closer Processor 2 upon successful completion of your training and probationary period. We’re dedicated to your growth, retention, and professional development—because when you succeed, we succeed.In this pivotal role within our Documents section, you’ll meticulously ensure loan terms, interest rates, agreements, and closing costs are accurate and transparent. Through your exceptional customer service skills, you’ll guide borrowers through the closing process with patience, expertise, and professionalism, addressing inquiries and building trust every step of the way.What’s more, you’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that fosters mentorship, camaraderie, and advancement opportunities. By empowering you with the tools and knowledge to excel, we’ll help you establish a solid foundation in lending practices and unlock your full potential.This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference in the lives of borrowers, support the growth of our organization, and contribute to Alaska’s thriving future. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today and let’s achieve greatness together!The working conditions you can expect: As this is an on-site position and not eligible for telework, you will be working in our headquarters office located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau.  You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere in a fully resourced and modern office space, with splendid views of Mount Juneau. The 9th floor, has a fully equipped and spacious break room, that you will have full access to, as well as easy access to various restaurants and coffee shops. Our Investments team fosters a cooperative environment through staff empowerment, accountability, and professionalism.  To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:Attention To Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms;Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations; and Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; and produces written information that is clear and in an organized manner.Minimum QualificationsLoan Closer/Processor 1:High School diploma or the equivalentANDSix months of experience performing a variety of office clerical assignments of average difficulty. Substitution:Completion of post secondary course work from an accredited institution will substitute for the required experience. (3 semester or 4 quarter hours of college course work is equivalent to 1 month. 150 of class room hours of vocational technical education is equivalent to 1 month of experience). Special Note:High School equivalent includes G.E.D. or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to document processing or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years. Loan Closer/Processor 2:High School diploma or the equivalentANDSix months of experience in lending, banking, real estate, title insurance or a closely related field.ORHigh School diploma or the equivalentANDThe completion of the training program for Loan Closer/Processors at the Division of Investments will substitute for the education and experience requirements. Substitution:College course work in business, finance, economics, public administration or a closely related field will substitute for the required experience on the basis of 1 semester hour or 1.3 quarters hours is equivalent to 1 month. Special Note:High School equivalent includes G.E.D. or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to document processing or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.Additional Required InformationAt time of interview applicant(s) are requested to submit::Copies of your three (3) most recent performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of reference.List of three (3) professional references that have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their current daytime phone number and email address.Flexibly Staffed:This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the one (1) or two (2) level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1, promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.Salary Information:Loan Closer/Processor 1 - Range 10, $21.86 Hourly AmountLoan Closer/Processor 2 - Range 12, $24.62 Hourly AmountEducation:If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.  Transcripts must be attached at the time the application is submitted. Work Experience:If using work experience in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position and it is not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. Multiple Vacancies:This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. EEO Statement:The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact InformationIf you have questions regarding Workplace Alaska, the application process and/or problems being able to submit your application or attachments online, please call the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPasswordContact InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Hiring Manager: Yvonne FinkTitle: Loan ManagerPhone Number: (907) 465-2510Fax Number: (907) 465-2103Email: yvonne.fink@alaska.gov 

  • July 31, 2025

    This is an entry level professional position in our firm. The staff accountant can expect to work on a variety of accounting projects, including accounting service work, preparation of financial statements, preparation of business and individual tax returns, and assistance with consulting projects. This position is for accounting students in their senior year expecting to graduate in Spring 2026 or before. 

  • July 31, 2025

    Starting in late January through April 15th, tax season interns will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week preparing individual tax returns. We prefer accounting students in their sophomore or junior year who plan to pursue a career in accounting. 

 

 

 

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While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.

Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate. 

  1. Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able to contact you through the Handshake platform if they have an employer trust score of 80 or above. Also, you must choose to allow employers to contact you on Handshake before they will be allowed to do so. 

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:

Full name,
Current Residential Address,
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Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com

Best,
Bryan.

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  1. On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
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