AAC Event Staff (Temp) FY27
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
UAA VC Administrative Services
Event Staff serve as a vital part of the Event Services and Alaska Airlines Center's success.
As a team member, you will be an integral part of the event’s process including preparation, execution, and conclusion. Typical events include but are not limited to; athletics, banquets, concerts, comedy shows, conferences, and trade shows. The Event Staff position responsibilities include but aren’t limited to guest services, ushering, scanning, reception, conversions, custodial, crowd control, A/V (training required), and ticketing (training required). This position requires working events that may include large crowds, loud music, and the serving of alcohol. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times. You must be able to stay calm under pressure, respond quickly and professionally to accidents/incidents, and inform managers of developing problems while assisting in de-escalation and prioritizing guest safety. Must be able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when working high-profile events. The Event Staff position also requires constant use of interpersonal skills including the ability to take direction, effective communication both written and verbal, collaboration with others, providing an exceptional level of customer service, and the ability to recognize and overcome challenges. This position requires consistent movement including standing for long periods and the duties of this position are performed at The Alaska Airlines Center and may also include shifts at Event Services.
AAC Crowd Management FY27
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
UAA VC Administrative Services
Join the dynamic team at the Alaska Airlines Center (AAC) as an Crowd Management member. Located on the campus of The University of Alaska Anchorage, AAC is a stunning 196,000 square foot facility that seats up to 5,000 spectators. AAC is home to the UAA Seawolves Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, and Gymnastics programs. In addition, the AAC hosts music superstars in concert, world class comedians, family shows, and corporate and community events that bring the community together. This part-time position is an essential part of creating memorable experiences for event attendees.
Nanook Technology Services Service Desk Student Assistant
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
UAF Vice Chancellor for Admin. Services
Are you a tech-savvy University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) student with a passion for helping others? Nanook Technology Services (NTS) is looking for Service Desk Student Assistants to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on IT experience in a dynamic, in-person environment, serving your fellow students, faculty, and staff.
As a Service Desk Student Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for technology support, providing essential desktop support and front-line troubleshooting for the UAF community. You’ll play a crucial role in helping users navigate and utilize the UA technology infrastructure, from the comprehensive suite of Google applications to Windows and macOS environments, web browsers, and mobile devices.
This role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow their IT skills in a supportive,
educational setting. You’ll collaborate with full-time staff, utilize enterprise-level tools, and
develop a holistic understanding of the UA System's IT infrastructure, all while ensuring our customers feel heard and supported.
Above all, prospective applicants should be eager to work collaboratively with our team in an open and honest manner. At the NTS Service Desk, we provide the best support by working as a team that is greater than the sum of its parts!
Research, Development and Technology Director - NSF Critical Mineral Accelerator Engine in Alaska (ACMA)
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
UAF Vice Chancellor for Research
The Director of Research & Development provides strategic and administrative leadership for the Alaska Critical Mineral Accelerator's Research & Development functional area and serves on the organization's leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director is responsible for the strategic planning, development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of ACMA's enterprise-wide research and development strategy in support of the National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine.
This position directs a complex portfolio of use-inspired research and development investments that advance critical mineral technologies from scientific discovery toward commercialization and deployment. Working across industry, Alaska Native Corporations, universities, national laboratories, federal agencies, and other strategic partners, the Director establishes long-range research priorities, develops organizational policies and governance frameworks, oversees portfolio performance, and ensures research investments align with industry demand, technology translation, workforce development, and long-term economic competitiveness.
The Director exercises broad administrative discretion within ACMA's use-inspired Research & Development functional area and serves as the organization's senior technical advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team. Success in this role requires balancing scientific excellence with technology deployment, commercialization, and ecosystem development while building partnerships that strengthen Alaska's innovation economy and position ACMA for long-term sustainability.