USUAA Assembly Business Manager

The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking an Assembly Business Manager to work with the Union of Students. If you are interested we encourage you to apply!

The Union of Students, University of Alaska Anchorage (USUAA):
Broadens the educational perspective of students through a structure of self-governance. Promotes the educational needs, welfare, and rights of students and aids in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning student life. Serves as a forum for the expression of ideas for enhancing the quality of students' educational experience through expanded and improved communications among students, faculty, administration, and beyond.

The Assembly Business Manager (ABM) is a paid student position providing administrative and marketing support to USUAA and working under the general direction of the USUAA Advisor, the USUAA President, and the USUAA Vice President. Despite employment status, the ABM will be held, at minimum, to the ethical standards set forth in the USUAA Constitution and Bylaws. The ABM will not be a voting member of the Assembly and will have no authority on any USUAA committees, guidelines, policies, or decision-making bodies.

The primary duties of the ABM are to provide administrative and marketing/advertising support to USUAA.

To thrive in this role the USUAA ABM should have strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of general office procedures and etiquette, prior customer service experience, prior advertising experience, and a willingness to learn and be receptive to constructive feedback. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or similar graphic design programs are preferred. Applicant must be able to maintain regular business hours, meet deadlines, and work both independently and cooperatively with USUAA and other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:
1. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment or
a. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters;
2. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee.
3. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
4. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Position Details:

This position is a Student Assistant 2 position working about 10-15 hours biweekly during the academic year. The pay is $14.10/hr.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

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

Special Instructions for applicants:

Please attach the following:

• Resume and Cover letter

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl Devenny, at crdevenny.

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 the ADA team at ua-ada.

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.

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