UAA Live-In Student Indigenous & Rural Leader--Fall

The Department of Residence Life at UAA seeks an Indigenous & Rural Leader (IRL) for Fall 2026–Spring 2027. IRLs are live-in student staff and are primarily responsible for providing programming, outreach and support to Alaska Native, Indigenous and rural Alaskan students. If you possess a deep understanding of and appreciation for Alaska Native and Alaskan cultural traditions, history, language and customs and are familiar with and respect the way of life in rural Alaska, this position may interest you.

A team of four IRLs (live-in staff) work scheduled hours in the Cama-i Room and support programmatic efforts to enhance the social and academic needs of Cama-i Room student visitors. Programming should further the mission of the Alaska Native, Indigenous & Rural Outreach Program, as well as the learning goals and education priority of the Residential Curriculum.

In addition, IRLs work in partnership with the Alaska Native, Indigenous & Rural Outreach Program Coordinator and Cama-i Room Hosts to ensure the effective operation of the Cama-i Room and make it a safe and comfortable place where all community members can socialize, learn and grow. IRLs serve as a first‑level responder to crisis incidents that occur in the Cama-i Room or in the Gorsuch Commons, provide support for any resident experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situations that may arise, and serve as a role model and mentor to Cama-i Room guests.

They also explain, confront, and report violations of the Student Code of Conduct and University regulations. IRLs serve as Campus Security Authorities in compliance with federal law (Clery Act) and as Responsible Employees in compliance with Title IX.

Provide culturally relevant programming and outreach to Alaska Native, Indigenous and rural Alaskan students; support the educational mission of the Residential Curriculum; respond to crisis incidents and provide mental health support; enforce Student Code of Conduct; serve as Campus Security Authorities; act as mentors and role models for residents; collaborate with program coordinators and hosts.

a) Be admitted and enrolled in the University of Alaska system in a degree program with a minimum of nine (9) credit hours for undergraduate students or six (6) credit hours for graduate students during regular semesters of employment;
b) For employment between semesters, be admitted in a degree‑seeking program, and demonstrate plans to enroll for nine (9) or more credit hours for undergraduate students or six (6) or more credit hours for graduate students in the next regular semester;
c) Have at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA; satisfactory semester or summer session GPA (2.50 or above) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services Officer or their designee; and maintain successful academic progress;
d) Students enrolled in non‑traditional programs of study will be considered eligible with the approval of the Senior Student Services Officer;
e) Provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above;
f) Be in good disciplinary standing at the time of appointment and remain so throughout employment; disciplinary probation disqualifies from employment;
g) Position reappointment from fall to spring semesters is contingent upon academic eligibility, successful progress toward degree completion, submission of a satisfactory ePortfolio, performance evaluation and conduct standing.

This posting is for one Fall 2026–Spring 2027 position. It is a Student Assistant 2 position, non‑exempt, $11.57 per hour plus meals and housing for the fall and spring semesters, located on the UA campus in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

• Physical demands include speaking, carrying, keyboarding, reaching, sitting, writing.
• Environmental and hazardous conditions: normal office environment during desk duty and indoor programs; extreme weather during outdoor events in winter months and during on‑call duty rotation.
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 25 lbs for program setups.

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