UAF Orientation Leader - Student Assistant

As an Orientation Leader, you will play a pivotal role in fostering transformative experiences for new students s position supports and guides students through their college journey, promoting personal growth, academic success, and community involvement. The position will focus its efforts during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Orientation, with optional opportunities over the Summer of 2026.

• Serve others while developing leadership and mentorship skills.
• Make a meaningful impact on the campus community through service to others.
• Gain valuable experience in program development and student engagement.
• Network opportunities with faculty, staff, and fellow student leaders.
• Work long hours, engage in serious conversations, and apply empathy to support peers.

• Fall Orientation Leader Training:
  August 14-19, 2026
• Fall New Student Orientation:
  August 20-23, 2026
• Spring Orientation Leader Training:
  January 5-6, 2027
• Spring New Student Orientation:
  January 7-10, 2027
• Optional:
  Summer Orientation Leader Training:
  June 8-11, 2026
• Optional:
  Summer Orientation:
  June 12-13, June 19-20, July 17-18, and July 24-25, 2026

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

This part‑time, non‑exempt student position is located on the Troth Yeddah’ campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Salary will be based on the UA Student Salary Schedule. The position is pooled and applications are reviewed as needed; submission does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Employees may be required to work on‑site at UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion; remote work for employees outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Holly Pennington, SBO HR Coordinator, at hjpennington or .

The University of Alaska 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, contact UA Human Resources at .

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.

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.