Admissions Student Ambassador

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Student Employee

Closing on: Jun 30 2026

Student Assistant 2

UAF Student Services

The UAF Office of Admissions is immediately recruiting for enthusiastic and dependable students to serve as Student Ambassadors. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills. Preference will be given to students who are passionate about sharing their UAF experience and who are comfortable speaking with diverse audiences in a professional, public-facing environment. Please see the Job Duties below.

This is an in-office, student employment position with flexible scheduling during the academic year. Employment is term-based with the opportunity to continue in future semesters, dependent on performance, departmental needs, and funding. Work hours (10-20 per week) will be determined in agreement between the student and the Admissions supervisor to accommodate class schedules.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, friendly, and confident speaking with individuals and groups. Strong communication skills, initiative, professionalism, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team while maintaining a positive attitude.

Successful Ambassadors demonstrate enthusiasm for UAF, strong customer service skills, time management abilities, and a commitment to representing the university with pride.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, confidence in public speaking, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in a friendly and professional manner. Ambassadors should be dependable, organized, and able to manage time effectively while balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and basic proficiency with email, Google Workspace, and office technology are essential, along with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for representing UAF.

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher Must maintain academic eligibility throughout employment Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work professionally with diverse populations Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism required

Position Details:

This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Fairbanks.This is a part-time, student assistant position, starting rate of $20.00/hr.

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 Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HR Coordinator at bmthimsen@alaska.edu

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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(www.alaska.edu)is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a

policy of non-discrimination(

www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) 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.

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