Student Assistant Positions - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

Overview

Are you a University of Alaska student looking to build professional experience? The UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) will have a variety of Student Assistant positions available throughout the academic year to support activities in the lab, field, and office.

Multiple departments within CFOS will consider applicants from this pool as positions become available.

To thrive in these roles, it’s helpful to have an interest in and general knowledge of laboratory practices, scientific research, or office/administrative support. We value candidates with strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and a desire to grow professionally.

Successful candidates will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a diverse team. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, databases, and spreadsheets is a plus.

CFOS is one of the most geographically diverse academic units  main office is located in Fairbanks, with additional facilities in Anchorage, Seward (Seward Marine Center), Kasitsna Bay (NOAA-UAF Kasitsna Bay Laboratory), and Juneau (Lena Point Fisheries Facility).

• Must be enrolled as a UA student in at least 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or be a newly enrolled student.
• Depending on the position, you may need to perform moderately strenuous physical activity such as lifting boxes or participating in fieldwork.

Positions are located on the Troth Yeddha' Campus (Fairbanks) and Lena Point Fisheries Facility (Juneau). Positions are part-time (additional hours may be available during the summer or semester breaks). New hires will be placed on the Undergraduate Student Pay Scale based on education and experience. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Laura Frisone, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences HR Coordinator, at uaf-cfos-hr or .

The University of Alaska 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 .

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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

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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.