Student Assistant - Student Activities Office

University of Agriculture Faisalabad • Fairbanks, AK

2d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The UAF Student Activities Office is looking for an energetic and creative student to assist in planning and implementing fun and exciting activities for other UAF students. SAO Mission: The Student Activities Office exists to enhance the experience of students at University of Alaska Fairbanks. We do this by giving them the opportunity to have fun outside the classroom, challenge them to try something new, and grow through new experiences and meeting new people. We are supportive of the university and its mission, while striving to give voice and strength to the students. Community is built on shared experiences and growth, and we can provide opportunities for both here on campus. SAO Goals/Vision: SAO puts on events and programs that students want to attend. But our programs should always serve a purpose. That purpose could be to allow students time to discover new interests, such as at an Open Mic Night, or it could be for them to learn about climate change, such as through a recycled art night. Find what you and other students are passionate about and run with it! Ability to work up to 20 hours a week, including evenings and some weekends. Telephone and interactive communication skills; organizational skills; familiarity with basic computer applications. Must give a favorable impression to the public in appearance and behavior; adapt to changes in workload; work independently with limited supervision and in cooperation with other employees; possess attention to detail/organizational skills, be able to multitask and handle difficult/stressful situations with diplomacy and finesse; abide by all local and state laws and University regulations. Administrative Support: data entry; answering phone calls; responding to emails; assisting in writing reports; maintaining the Nanook Engage page. Other Duties as Assigned: Work closely with other areas within the Center for Student Engagement and collaborate with other campus and community partners. Center for Student Engagement Mission: Develop the whole student by creating connections to UAF and the surrounding communities through a variety of programs, services, and opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicant must be enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours a week, including evenings and some weekends.
• Telephone and interactive communication skills
• organizational skills
• familiarity with basic computer applications
• Must give a favorable impression to the public in appearance and behavior
• adapt to changes in workload
• work independently with limited supervision and in cooperation with other employees
• possess attention to detail/organizational skills
• be able to multitask and handle difficult/stressful situations with diplomacy and finesse
• abide by all local and state laws and University regulations

Responsibilities

• data entry
• answering phone calls
• responding to emails
• assisting in writing reports
• maintaining the Nanook Engage page
• Work closely with other areas within the Center for Student Engagement and collaborate with other campus and community partners.
• planning and implementing fun and exciting activities for other UAF students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed