UAF Orientation Leader - Student Assistant

As an Orientation Leader, you will play a pivotal role in fostering transformative experiences for new students s position supports and guides students through their college journey, promoting personal growth, academic success, and community involvement. The position will focus its efforts during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Orientation, with optional opportunities over the Summer of 2026.

• 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 campus community through service to others.

Gain valuable experience in program development and student engagement.

Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, and fellow student leaders.

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 and communication 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 supportive communities. A genuine passion for supporting peers in their journey toward academic success and personal development is essential, along with a demonstrated commitment to service and community 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.

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.

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.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Holly Pennington, SBO HR Coordinator, at hjpennington or 907‑474‑5365.

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.

The University of Alaska (UA) 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.

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.