Student Assistant - Nanook Diversity and Action Center

Center for Student Engagement Mission 

Develop the whole student by creating connections to UAF and the surrounding communities through a variety of programs, services  & opportunities.

NDAC Mission

Promote inclusion and social justice by providing educational programs that honor and support diverse and intersectional identities; and promote a campus culture of health and wellness through the use of QPR, Green Dot, and other prevention strategies.

NDAC Goals

• Increasing student awareness and appreciation for other identities/cultures
• Encouraging healthy relationships, lifestyles, and social norms
• Empowering students to express themselves and advocate for positive change

NDAC Values           

We believe all people have the right to live free of violence, discrimination, and the fear of violence. We recognize that intimate partner violence, harassment, discrimination, and hate crimes are not isolated incidents, but rather individual expressions of a cultural attitude that tolerates violence and hate. We understand that these behaviors demonstrate issues of power, control, and inequality; and we believe that the folks targeted by these behaviors are not to be blamed for the violence and discrimination perpetrated against them.

NDAC’s philosophy to address these pervasive social problems is informed by multidisciplinary research and data. We seek to increase awareness of these issues and establish positive community norms. We accomplish our goals through student-led efforts such as educational programming and staff-led training. In these efforts we address that barriers exist for all people. We challenge our community members to consider how they might overcome or work around these barriers to support a community free of discrimination, harassment, and violence.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Telephone and interactive communication skills; organizational skills; familiarity with basic computer applications; ability to maintain confidentiality. Must give a favorable impression to the public in appearance and behavior; adapt to changes in workload; work independently with limited supervision and in cooperation with other employees; possess attention to detail/organizational skills, be able to multitask and handle difficult/stressful situations with diplomacy and finesse.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

While we welcome all applicants who are interested in any aspect of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, we are hoping to hire students who are interested in racial, cultural, ethnic and/or religious identities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR TRAINING:

Applicant must be enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.

Special instructions to applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and names and contact information (email and phone number) for at least one reference.

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 AA/EO employer and educational institution 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 Zane DeBilt, SBO HR Coordinator at 907-474-6351 or at ztdebilt@alaska.edu.