Student Assistants Pool- International Arctic Research Center

If you are a UA student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, and you are hard-working and motivated, please consider applying to the International Arctic Research Center (IARC) Student Assistant Job Pool. The opportunity to work for IARC will provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your professional curriculum in any professional field. Multiple departments within IARC may be hiring from this pool during the year, and duties assigned will vary depending on the specific department’s needs.

Applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis by various departments during the year. By submitting your application to this job posting you should understand that there is no guarantee your application will be reviewed or selected by a department.

About the International Arctic Research Center (IARC):

The International Arctic Center for Research was established in 1999 as a cooperative research institute supported by both U.S. and Japanese governments. It serves as a focal point of excellence for international collaboration and provides the Arctic research community with an unprecedented opportunity to share knowledge about science in the Arctic, with an emphasis on global climate change research. IARC’s mission is to foster Arctic research in an international setting to help the nation and the international community to understand, prepare for, and adapt to the Pan-Arctic impacts of climate change.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

As the first point of contact, the student must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and must communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Competency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prioritize and use good judgement and multi-task. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Education and Experience: 

High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicant should be enrolled as a UA student in a minimum of 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a newly enrolled student.

IARC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

At IARC, we value a culture of inclusion that leverages the research, educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help each thrive. Our strength and success as a research institute and university are built on the foundation of a wide range of perspectives and experiences. IARC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, follow this link to IARC's DEI statement https://uaf-iarc.org/about-iarc/ . If you are interested in helping IARC build a deeper understanding of the Arctic and respond to society's needs through actionable science, we encourage you to apply.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references with your application.  Please note that this job posting is a student pool job posting and will be closed at the end of the fiscal year on 6/30/2025. 

*This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

*Pay rate may vary depending on experience and the job duties and responsibilities assigned. 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible. 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

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.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

At-Will:

Pursuant to Board of Regents’ Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug Free Workplace.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Delia Lopez-Ketzler at IARC HR dketzler@alaska.edu or via phone at 907-474-1960.