HOSA Student Assistant

Join the Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) as a Student Worker and gain hands-on experience supporting programs that strengthen Alaska’s health workforce. In this role, you’ll assist with day-to-day operations, event support, communications, and project tasks that help advance HOSA engagement across the state. This is a great opportunity for students interested in public health, education, or community engagement to build professional skills while contributing to meaningful statewide initiatives.

The Alaska Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) is dedicated to strengthening Alaska’s health workforce, with a focus on rural communities and addressing workforce shortages. The ACRH-HW supports health program planning, community partnerships, and intercampus collaboration. It provides a statewide framework to support health workforce development, from career exploration and training to continuing education.

This student worker role will help support our HOSA Education Coordinator as they plan events, trainings, and other program activities.

To thrive in this role, a student worker should demonstrate strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, along with a reliable and professional work ethic. They should be comfortable managing multiple tasks, following instructions, and maintaining attention to detail. Success also requires a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with basic computer programs, customer service, or data entry is helpful but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:
A. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six 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.
B. Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (preference given to applicants with above a 2.5 GPA)
C. Have a High School diploma or equivalent.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage, and flexible on-site work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a part-time, temporary Student Worker position, up to 20 hours per week while school is in session.  Compensation begins at $15.00 per hour and may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for such arrangements. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

This position is open to undergraduate students only.

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 Jeni Davis, ACRH-HW HR Coordinator, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu

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 View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

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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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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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