UA hires staff positions from A (Advisors) to Z (Zambonie drivers)! Whether you are new to a particular field, a seasoned professional or perhaps seeking more of a work/life balance, the University has a variety of staff positions to fit your needs. Advancement opportunities are readily available, as our employees learn the ropes and then can advance into other positions across all three universities and/or the System office.
UA provides a generous compensation package with excellent benefits:
Competitive, unbundled health insurance plans with the option to choose medical, dental, and/or vision depending on your and your family’s needs
Retirement plans with an employer contribution of at least 5%
Paid annual leave, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year
Education benefits within the UA System for you and your family through the tuition waiver
A variety of support resources for you and your family, including mental health care, health & wellness coaching, legal services, financial counselling, and more
Health & Wellness
In the Health & Wellness section, learn about
Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Vision, FSAs, HSAs, and additional Premera programs
TouchCare
Wellness Program
Benefit Enhancement Program - Powered by Corestream
University of Alaska employees are provided incentives and multiple modalities in which they can take control of their education, career and development, and personal growth through continuing education resources and opportunities, tuition waivers, and fun and engaging health & wellness programs. Check out UA's ever-expanding Employee Engagement & Development Center for more information.
UAA College of Business and Public Policy Professor Chad Briggs and Masters of Public Administration graduate students Maya Narang
and Cuckoo Gupta demonstrate how they use Discord servers and board games to plan and run Arctic Strategy disaster scenarios.
Living in Alaska
You know it's the biggest state in the U.S., but did you know that Alaska also has some of the most varied, diverse, and gorgeous natural landscapes in the country? Between tundra, forests, rainforests, wetlands, and ocean, you're sure to find a place where adventure awaits. Check out UA's Living in Alaska page for information on what it is like living in the last frontier, and specifically the communities in which our world-class universities reside.
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