JEDI Student Leader

JEDI stands for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The JEDI Leader leads efforts in community building, education, and program support for Multicultural Student Services and First-Year Experience (new student orientation), specifically engaging and supporting students with marginalized identities.

The JEDI Leader position engages in community building, education, and program support for Multicultural Student Services. JEDI stands for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Students in this position will assist in staffing the Multicultural Center, affinity program development, belonging and inclusion initiatives, and community engagement among students with marginalized identities, including students who identify as Black, African American, Indigenous, Native American, Hispanic, Latine/x/a/o, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern & North African, multiracial, or mixed heritage; LGBTQIA2S+ students; students who practice marginalized religions and international students.

This position will work closely in collaboration with other teams among Student Engagement and Inclusion, particularly First-Year Experience and Student Organization Services to engage and support students with marginalized identities.

During seasons where New Student Orientation is hosted (November-January and May-August), JEDI Leaders’ primary responsibilities will be co-hosting orientation with the Orientation Leaders.

The Multicultural Student Services (MSS) team is deeply committed to supporting the needs of the many UAA student communities. MSS includes a dedicated space and a set of programs that foster culturally diverse community engagement. MSS celebrates the cultural assets of students with marginalized identities and works to transform societal norms to build a campus community where all students can thrive as their full authentic selves.

To thrive in this role, one should have an interest in social justice, community engagement and identity development. One should enjoy a mix of team and individual work, and be interested in supporting other students in finding a sense of belonging at UAA. Commitment to responsiveness and clear communication will also help one thrive in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Position Details:

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

This is a part-time, up to 20 hours a week, student position paying $13.55 per hour.

JEDI Leaders work 10-20 hours per week while school is in session.  During the summer, JEDI Leaders may work up to 40 hours per week, and are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.  Continuation of employment must be a mutual decision between student and supervisors before the start of each term.

During winter and spring breaks, work is optional and can be up to 40 hours/week with supervisor approval.

Participation in the following trainings is required:

• MSS and Pride Center staff training:  to be scheduled based on team availability

• Orientation Leader training: May 6 - 23, 2025, 40 hours/week

JEDI Leaders can expect to work with the First-Year Experience team for 

• winter orientation season:  January 6-10, 2025 (30-40 hrs)

• summer orientation season:  May 6 - August 23, 2025 (30-40 hrs/wk)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

To apply, upload your resume or a simple summary of previous experiences that apply to this role. There is no need to create a cover letter.

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.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Shives, at slshives@alaska.edu.

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.