VCR/ARC/EPSCoR-Student Assistant

VCR/ARC/EPSCoR-Student Assistant

  • 529673
  • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
  • On Campus
  • Student Employee
  • Closing on: Jun 30 2025
  • Student Assistant 2
  • UAF Vice Chancellor for Research

As the first point of contact, the student must exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Must be comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to prioritize and use good judgement.

Ability to multi-task.

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge of maintaining databases.

High degree of independence and problem-solving ability required.

Thriving as a student assistant can be an incredibly rewarding experience, offering opportunities to develop a variety of professional and interpersonal skills. Here are some key strategies to help you succeed in this role:

1. Understand Your Responsibilities
Clarify Expectations: Make sure you have a clear understanding of your job description. What tasks and responsibilities are expected of you? Are there deadlines or recurring tasks? If you're unclear, don’t hesitate to ask for clarification.
Be Proactive: Don’t wait for instructions on everything. Look for tasks that need attention, such as organizing materials, helping with student inquiries, or preparing resources for events.
2. Be Organized
Time Management: Balancing a student assistant role with your studies requires good time management. Create a schedule or to-do list to keep track of both academic and work responsibilities.
Keep Track of Deadlines: You may need to manage multiple tasks at once, so it's important to stay organized. Whether it's using a planner, an app, or sticky notes, ensure you're on top of deadlines and assignments.
3. Communicate Effectively
Clear Communication: Whether you're answering emails, interacting with students or faculty, or helping out with tasks, clear and professional communication is key. Always check your tone and make sure your messages are easy to understand.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a part-time non-exempt temporary student position. 

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

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

 


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.


 

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.

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