Student Office Assistant

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:


• 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.


Minimum Qualifications:


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.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.


Please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.


If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, Office of the Bursar HR Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.


The University of Alaska ( ) 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.


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