FY25 Student Assistant - Geophysical Institute (GI)

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

If you are a UA student looking for a valuable learning and employment opportunity, please consider applying to the Geophysical Institute (GI) Student Assistant pool. Multiple departments within the GI may be hiring from this pool during the year, and duties assigned will vary depending on the specific department’s needs.

Applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis by various departments during the year. By submitting your application to this job posting you should understand that there is no guarantee your application will be reviewed or selected by a department.

The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses.

The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism as the first point of contact.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and use good judgement.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of maintaining databases.
• High degree of independence and problem-solving ability required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled as a UA student in a minimum of 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or a newly enrolled student.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UA Fairbanks campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. New hires will be placed on the Undergraduate Student Pay Scale based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.

*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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.

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 Geophysical Institute HR [e-mail] or 907-474-7357.

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.