Student Government Student Advocate

Serve as the voice for students by identifying concerns, advocating for solutions, and connecting students with campus resources. The Director of Student Advocacy works closely with the ASUAF Senate, university departments, and the student body to improve the student experience through outreach, collaboration, and advocacy. This is an excellent opportunity to build leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills while making a lasting impact at UAF.

The Director of Student Advocacy serves as a resource and advocate for the student body by helping identify, address, and elevate issues that impact the student experience. This position works closely with students, campus departments, and the ASUAF Senate to gather feedback, promote student resources, and develop initiatives that support student success. The role offers valuable experience in leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and public service while making a meaningful impact on campus.

Students who succeed in student government are proactive, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference. They’re effective communicators, critical thinkers, and team players who are ready to listen, lead, and learn. Whether you’re outspoken or quietly driven, what matters most is your commitment to representing your peers and working toward positive change on campus.

Applicants must be enrolled as a UA 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. This is a part‑time, student assistant position, starting rate of pay is $17.00 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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kellsey Huizenga, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at kehuizenga or .

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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 (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.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported;

and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On‑Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The report also contains…