Student Office Assistant

University of Alaska Fairbanks; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Summer full-time option

Job summary

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a part-time, non-exempt student assistant in the Bursar’s Office. The role involves clerical duties including cash handling and customer service, with support for department managers on special projects.

Scheduling is flexible around classes, and there is potential for full-time work during summer break. Minimum qualifications include basic proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, and internet searches; attention to detail; ability to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Word and Excel, Google Docs and Sheets, and the ability to search information on the internet.
• Attention to detail, organized, follow instructions, work without close supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Confidence in communicating with team members and supervisor about duties.
• Willingness to learn professional emails and phone calls.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 3+ months of general office experience and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties and cash handling.
• Customer service tasks.
• Assist department managers with special projects as needed.

Skills

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Sheets

Internet search

Team communication

Confidentiality

Professional emails/phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Sheets

Job description

The Bursar’s Office is an even-paced and supportive environment for learning new skills you can take with you after graduation. If you’re a UA student looking for employment, please consider applying to be a part of our team.

The Office of the Bursar is the financial hub for UAF. We serve a diverse range of students, staff, faculty, agencies, and the public through a wide array of activities. The quality of service provided is often a key factor in shaping our students’ experience and the university's overall perception.

This student position offers the opportunity not only to welcome our new students but also to develop your customer service skills. Job duties are primarily clerical and include cash handling, customer service, and helping department managers with special projects as needed. Your schedule will be flexible to work around your classes. We also offer full-time employment for this position during summer break.

A successful applicant will possess the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of how to use Word and Excel, Google Docs and Sheets, and the ability to search information on the internet.
• Attention to detail, working in an organized manner, following instructions, and working without close supervision.
• Ability to act professionally and maintain confidentiality and security of all information.
• Confidence in actively communicating with your team members and supervisor regarding your job duties.
• Teachability for how to conduct professional emails and phone calls.

High School Diploma or equivalent

Prefer (3) months or more of general office experience and cash handling.

UA Board of Regents' Policy P09.05.020 states that to be eligible for student employment, graduate and undergraduates must be enrolled in, and regularly attending, a minimum of six (6) credit hours in the current semester of employment or have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters.

Applicants must possess a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average (GPA).

This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, non-exempt (hourly) student temporary position, up to 20 hours per week, while school is in session. Additional hours may be available during the summer and winter breaks. Starting hourly rate is $16.50/hr.

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 .

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

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