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.

• Students Wanted
• Some Long Hours
• Serious Conversations
• Rewarding Work
• Empathy a Must-Have
• Flourishment of Your Community and Peers When We Succeed

• 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.
• Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, and fellow student leaders.

• 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

• Summer Orientation Leader Training:
  June 8-11, 2026
• Summer Orientation:
  June 12-13, June 19-20, July 17-18, July 24-25

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective engagement with diverse groups of students and university staff. They possess the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic academic environments and contribute to fostering inclusive and supportive communities. A genuine passion for supporting peers in their journey toward academic success and personal development is essential, along with a demonstrated commitment to service and community involvement.

Preference is given to individuals with prior leadership or mentoring experience, as these qualities reflect initiative, responsibility, and the capacity to positively influence others.

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

This position is located on the Troth Yeddah campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt student position. New hires will be placed on the UA Student Salary Schedule.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or offer.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's duties.

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. 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.

To apply for the UAF Orientation Leader position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references.

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.