Admissions Student Ambassador

Join the UAF Student Ambassador Team!

Are you passionate about your UAF experience and eager to share it with others? The Office of Admissions is looking for enthusiastic, engaged students to become Student Ambassadors—the face and voice of UAF to future Nanooks!
As a Student Ambassador, you’ll play a vital role in welcoming prospective students and their families, leading campus tours, answering questions, and creating meaningful connections that showcase the spirit of UAF. Ambassadors are inspirational role models and key members of our recruitment team, helping others see what makes our university truly special.
If you’re a motivated, friendly student who loves UAF and wants to make a difference, apply today and help shape the future of our campus community!

To thrive as a Student Ambassador, you should:
Be an effective communicator—both in writing and speaking—with the ability to engage and connect with people from all walks of life. You should be organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong time management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to multitask are key. Proficiency with basic computer programs and a professional yet approachable attitude are essential. We're looking for individuals who bring positivity, warmth, and enthusiasm to every interaction.
A commitment of at least one full semester is required (with preference given to those available for the full academic year). Priority will also be given to applicants who:
• Have completed at least one semester at UAF
• Possess a strong, well-rounded knowledge of UAF’s academic programs, student life, and extracurricular opportunities
• Are involved in campus organizations
• Understand the admissions process and what it means to be part of the UAF community

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Be enrolled in at least 6 UA credits.
2) have at least a 2.0 GPA.
3) completed at least one semester at UAF already

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks.  This is a part-time, student assistant position, starting rate of $16.00/hr.

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 Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HRC at bmthimsen@alaska.edu

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 UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) 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 fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.