Rural Student Services Comprehensive Advisor

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for employees and/or

Retirement options

Annual leave and paid holidays

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Job summary

The University of Alaska invites applications for an academic advisor within the College of Indigenous Studies, Rural Student Services (RSS) at Fairbanks. The role supports Alaska Native and rural students through registration, degree planning, and scholarship assistance to foster student success.

The successful candidate will promote culturally competent advising, build strong student relationships, and help students explore internships and career opportunities while balancing personal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide students with semesterly registration and degree planning.
• Identify and help apply for scholarships.
• Identify internships and career opportunities.
• Support student retention and matriculation through culturally competent advising.

Skills

Advising experience

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The College of Indigenous Studies, Rural Student Services (RSS), is seeking the ideal candidate to join our team as a comprehensive academic advisor. Our team is committed to responding to student needs by providing quality services to Alaska Native and rural students who expend positive effort in the pursuit of higher education and its opportunities. Our comprehensive approach is unique in recognizing students' efforts to develop and maintain academic and personal balance as they contribute to the cultural richness of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and beyond. This position will guide students with semesterly registration, identify and help apply for scholarships, develop degree plans, and identify potential internship and career opportunities.

Since 1969, the RSS program has continued to meet the ever-changing needs of our students by acknowledging and incorporating culturally competent advising and support services. Every student is important to us. This attitude is reflected in all that we do, and we strive to create a home away from home by offering traditional foods, welcoming family and community members at our events, and most importantly, building strong relationships with our students. Our primary objective is the retention and matriculation of Alaska Native and rural students in the many degree programs offered through UAF.

The successful candidate will be passionate about building up and contributing to a thriving student-centered community. They will be respectful, open-minded, and willing to learn about the unique cultures throughout Alaska. Strong organizational skills, time-management expertise, and keen attention to detail are essential for balancing the responsibilities of a comprehensive academic advisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. May require appropriate or applicable certification. Master's degree preferred.

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 79, step 1 based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on August 27, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on August 26, 2026.

Applicants Instruction

• A fully completed University of Alaska employment application (applications through the University of Alaska Careers site).
• A current resume
• A cover letter outlining your qualifications
• Three professional references, including previous supervisors

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bryan Hoppough, CIS HR Coordinator, at [e-mail] or 907-474-6569.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

*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 the ADA team at [e-mail].

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.

*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:https://www.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 [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

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:https://www.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 [e-mail].

UAS:(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus)Online:https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/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 [e-mail].