UAF Kuskokwim Student Assistant for Business Office Receptionist

Join our Business Office team as a Student Assistant and gain valuable front-desk experience in a professional environment! We’re looking for a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented student to assist with receptionist duties including greeting visitors, answering phones, handling mail, filing, and providing general administrative support. This is a great opportunity to build your communication, organizational, and office management skills while working in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

The student assistant role demands proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database applications for effective data management and internet-based research. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential, alongside adherence to confidentiality protocols.

Familiarity with general office procedures, including accurate typing and filing, is crucial. Operating office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and computers is expected. Strong communication skills are necessary for occasional public interactions.

Overall, the student assistant ensures smooth administrative operations by combining technical skills with meticulous attention to detail and effective communication, supporting organizational goals effectively.

To thrive in this student assistant role, one must excel in maintaining confidentiality and security, possess strong general office and clerical skills (including typing and filing), be proficient with office equipment, and possess communication skills to effectively communicate with the KuC community. Attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach are also key to succeeding in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be enrolled with a minimum of 6 credit hours and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAF Kuskokwim campus in Bethel, Alaska. This is a Part-time student position, starting at $19.37 an hour. This position includes the added benefit of tuition, fees, and material covered for two credits an academic year.

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 Bryan Hoppough, CIS HRC, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu or View phone number 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 UA Human Resources by phone at View phone number 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.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu / View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or  View email address on careers.alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: View phone number on careers.alaska.edu or emailing  View email address on careers.alaska.edu .