Student Assistant - Geophysical Institute; GI

Student Assistant – Geophysical Institute (GI)

University of Alaska – Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a pooled position; multiple departments may hire from the pool during the year. Duties will vary depending on departmental needs. Students are the first point of contact and may provide support to colleagues, handle phone calls, maintain data, and perform general administrative tasks.

• Serve as the first point of contact, demonstrating professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Support departmental staff with phone calls, emails, and scheduling.
• Maintain and update databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide analytical support and problem‑solving assistance as needed.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for daily tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current UA student enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits with a GPA of at least 2.0, or newly enrolled student.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and make good judgment calls.

• Location:
  
  UA Fairbanks Campus, Fairbanks, Alaska.
• Salary:
  Undergraduate Student Pay Scale.
• Benefits:
  Standard student benefits under the UA Student Pay Scale, including required background check and work‑site commitments.

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 University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at UA facilities. Remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the discretion of the University.