RAHI Dorm Director

Lead and inspire a team while helping rural and Alaska Native high school students transition to college life as the Dorm Director for Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI). This critical leadership role offers a dynamic opportunity to oversee a team of dorm staff, manage a busy residence hall, and contribute to the success of the summer program. If you are a strong communicator, organized, and passionate about mentoring students, this position is for you. Room and board are provided, and the contract dates are 5/11/25-7/12/25.

RAHI is a unique six-week college prep program at UAF that helps rural and Alaska Native students explore higher education, earn college credits, and participate in enriching activities. As RAHI’s Dorm Director, you will play an essential role in creating a positive and safe environment for RAHI students. You will manage a team of 5-15 dorm staff, deliver training aligned with RAHI and UAF policies, and ensure smooth daily operations. Your responsibilities will include organizing student activities, mentoring students, and coordinating dorm logistics like room assignments and safety procedures. You will also be involved in conflict resolution, discipline, and maintaining communication between staff and the RAHI Office. This leadership position allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' college readiness while honing your skills in management, event coordination, and team leadership.

To thrive as RAHI’s Dorm Director, you should have strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a diverse team and foster a supportive and collaborative work environment. You should be well-versed in minor protection and safety procedures, with a deep understanding of Alaska Native and rural Alaskan student cultures to create an inclusive and supportive space. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with excellent communication skills to keep staff informed and ensure the smooth running of the dorm. You should have experience in conflict resolution, event coordination, and maintaining safety standards. If you're proactive, able to think critically in fast-paced situations, and passionate about student success, this is the perfect role for you.

The RAHI Dorm Director works under the general direction of the RAHI Program Manager and isrequired to live on campus, work up to 60 hours per week, and be available on-call. Due to the nature of this program, the successful candidate should expect to have little free time during the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Driver’s license and ability to demonstrate 3 years of clean driving record with no felony arrest or felony conviction
High School graduate or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Must be 21 or older to apply
Minimum of 30 university credits successfully completed

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, based on education and experience. Please provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, including previous supervisors.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, CIS HR Coordinator, at uaf-cis-hr-dept@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.

*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.