Fiscal Technician Student Assistant

The Student Fiscal Technician supports the daily financial operations of the department by performing a variety of accounting and administrative tasks. This position assists with processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with university and departmental fiscal policies. Working under the supervision of professional staff, the student technician will gain hands-on experience in budget tracking, data entry, account reconciliation, and the use of financial management systems. This role is ideal for students interested in business, finance, or accounting who want to develop practical skills in a professional office setting while contributing to the department’s fiscal integrity and efficiency.

To thrive as a Student Fiscal Technician, you should be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing multiple financial tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills will help you review data, identify discrepancies, and ensure financial integrity in all transactions. Clear communication and collaboration are key, as you’ll regularly interact with staff, faculty, and fellow students to process information and resolve inquiries. A willingness to learn university fiscal systems, policies, and procedures will help you grow in the position and contribute effectively to the team. Students who are dependable, professional, and eager to build real-world experience in accounting, finance, or business administration will excel in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in 6 credits
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska.
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, HR Coordinator, at bmthimsen@alaska.edu or (907) 474-5979.

*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 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.