Student Assistant for the College of Rural and Community Development

Are you a student looking for employment during the academic year with the opportunity to work in a professional office environment, please apply here!

100Works under general direction. Exercises independent judgment and decision- making in developing new procedures or techniques. May involve supervision of other student employees. Examples of typical work include: performing complex computer programming, network operations or troubleshooting; advance technical computer maintenance; research, writing or assisting in writing technical reports; assisting in complex technical aspects of complex projects. May be responsible for a facility, building, activity, or program. May coordinate the use of equipment, building space, or programs.Essential

This student assistant job posting is unique as multiple campuses within the College of Rural and Community Development may be hiring from this pool of applicants. The posting is designed to aid in filling an unexpected vacancy or an urgent need on a part-time or full-time, temporary basis. If you are interested in the opportunity to gain university experience and to work in a student position, please apply to this job posting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: •Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database applications with the ability to perform data searches using the internet. •Ability to pay close attention to detail, work in a proficient and organized manner, follow instructions and work without close supervision at times. •Must be able to maintain confidentiality and security of all information. •Must show demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures and practices. •Must possess basic clerical skills including accurate typing and filing. •Must be familiar with office equipment (fax, copier, calculators, personal computers). •Must be able to type at an acceptable speed with a high rate of accuracy. •Exceptional communication skills are desired as this position, at times, works directly with the public.

Typical Experience:

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database applications with the ability to perform data searches using the internet. Ability to pay close attention to detail, work in a proficient and organized manner, follow instructions, and work without close supervision at times. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and security of all information. Must show demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Must possess basic clerical skills including accurate typing and filing. Must be familiar with office equipment (fax, copier, calculators, personal computers). Must be able to type at an acceptable speed with a high rate of accuracy. Exceptional communication skills are desired as this position, at times, works directly with the public.

Required Education or Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must be enrolled with a minimum of 6 credit hours and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Salary Information:

New hires will be placed on the UA student salary schedule, based on education and experience. Please note that based on geographic location and knowledge, skills, and abilities, the hiring authority for the position may negotiate a higher rate to ensure fair and equitable compensation.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) of three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will begin on an as-needed basis. This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

Applicants must be enrolled as UA students taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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 Stasia Craddick, CRCD HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-474-6569.

Advertised: 06 Jul 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time

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