UAF Orientation Leader - Student Assistant

UAF Orientation Leader

• Student Assistant 532110 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Student Employee Closing on: Apr 3 2027 Student Assistant 2 UAF Student Services Add to favorites View favorites As an Orientation Leader, you will play a pivotal role in fostering transformative experiences for new students at UAF.

This position supports and guides students through their college journey, promoting personal growth, academic success, andmunity involvement. The position will focus its efforts during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Orientation, with optional opportunities over the Summer of 2026. Students Wanted Some Long Hours Serious Conversations Rewarding Work Empathy a Must-Have Flourishment of Your Community and Peers When We Succeed Serve others while developing leadership and mentorship skills. Make a meaningful impact on the campusmunity through service to others. Gain valuable experience in program development and student engagement. Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, and fellow student leaders.

Key Dates:

Required:

Fall Orientation Leader Training:

August 14-19, 2026

Fall New Student Orientation:

August 20-23,2026

Spring Orientation Leader Training:

January 5-6, 2027

Spring New Student Orientation:

January 7-10, 2027

Optional Opportunity:

Summer Orientation Leader Training:

June 8-11

Summer Orientation:

June 12-13, June 19-20, July 17-18, and July 24-25 To apply for the UAF Orientation Leader position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references. Join us in creating a supportive and transformative college experience for UAF students. Together, we can empower our peers to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal andmunication skills, enabling effective engagement with diverse groups of students and university staff. They possess the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic academic environments and contribute to fostering inclusive and supportivemunities. A genuine passion for supporting peers in their journey toward academic success and personal development is essential, along with a demonstratedmitment to service andmunity involvement. Preference is given to individuals with prior leadership or mentoring experience, as these qualities reflect initiative, responsibility, and the capacity to positively influence others.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddah' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a part-time, non-exempt student position. New hires will be placed on the UA Student Salary Schedule. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer. The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties. ☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Holly Pennington, SBO HR Coordinator, at hjpennington@alaska.edu or 907-474-5365. The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable amodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance inpleting this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200. The University of Alaska (alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University ismitted to a policy of non-discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required toplete 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:

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:

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:

uas.alaska.edu/equity-andpliance/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.