Student Assistant College of Arts and Sciences

Overview

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applicants for its student employee pool to work with faculty researchers. Successful applicants' duties may include the following: field and/or laboratory and/or other assistance with research projects. Assignments may require short turn‑around time between issuance and completion of tasks with general or minimal supervision. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Must be completely dependable and be able to work independently after training. For some positions, the successful candidate must have some knowledge of laboratory procedures. Successful applicants will work on an as needed basis during the academic year and/or summer for a faculty member or faculty members with active research projects.

Duties generally are routine in nature and decision‑making is limited (e.g., may make routine decisions about assigned work in absence of immediate supervision.) May require some previous training, experience and/or knowledge. Good communication skills.

To be eligible for student employment an applicant must:

• Be enrolled in the UA system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment
• Have a 2.0 GPA

High School Diploma

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. The starting rate of pay for a student employee is $11.34. However, depending on experience and the needs the pay could be higher.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Theresita De Mesa, Senior Research Administrator, attndemesa.

The University of Alaska (UA) 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.