Graduate School-Student Assistant

Join the Graduate School & Interdisciplinary Studies team and play a key role in supporting graduate students from their initial inquiry to graduation at UAF! We are seeking a motivated student worker to assist with our dynamic office operations. In this role, you will work closely with our dedicated team to navigate students through UAF’s graduate policies, provide front-line customer service, and assist with processing forms.

To excel in this role, ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of the graduate student experience, the ability to collaborate in a diverse environment, and exceptional organizational and communication skills. Maintaining confidentiality and efficiently managing multiple tasks with patience and empathy are essential qualities.

• Support graduate students from initial inquiry to graduation.
• Navigate students through UAF’s graduate policies.
• Provide front-line customer service.
• Assist with processing forms.
• Collaborate with team members in a diverse environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

• Must be a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.

• Strong understanding of the graduate student experience.
• Strong collaboration skills in a diverse environment.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks with patience and empathy.

Part‑time, non‑exempt (hourly). Hourly rate starts at $16.52
, with the potential for a higher rate commensurate with experience.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa or .

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