Student Assistant - Student Activities Office

The UAF Student Activities Office is looking for energetic and creative students to assist in planning and implementing fun and exciting activities for other UAF students.

SAO Mission:
The Student Activities Office exists to enhance the experience of students at University of Alaska Fairbanks by giving them the opportunity to have fun outside the classroom, challenge them to try something new, and grow through new experiences and meeting new people. Community is built on shared experiences and growth, and we are supportive of the university and its mission while striving to give voice and strength to the students.

SAO Goals/Vision: SAO puts on events and programs that students want to attend, always serving a purpose – whether it is to allow students time to discover new interests, such as at an Open Mic Night, or to learn about climate change through a recycled art night. Find what you and other students are passionate about and run with it!

Ability to work up to 20 hours per week, including evenings and some weekends. Telephone and interactive communication skills; organizational skills; familiarity with basic computer applications.

• Provide a favorable public impression in appearance and behavior; adapt to changing workloads; work independently with limited supervision while cooperating with other employees.
• Pay attention to detail, multitask, and handle difficult or stressful situations with diplomacy and finesse.
• Abide by all local and state laws and University regulations.
• Administrative support: data entry; answering phone calls; responding to emails; assisting in writing reports; maintaining the Nanook Engage page.
• Other duties as assigned: work closely with other areas within the Center for Student Engagement and collaborate with other campus and community partners.

Applicant must be enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a newly enrolled student.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks. It is a Student Assistant 2 Position with a minimum starting pay of $16.00 per hour. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information (email and phone number) for at least one reference.

Contact Kellsey Huizenga, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at kehuizenga or .

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. 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.

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.