Rural Student Services Degree Completion & Special Projects Advisor

Rural Student Services (RSS) is a welcoming collaborative advising unit with more than 50 years of history supporting Alaska Native and rural student success at UAF. Our team values cultural respect relationship-building and community connection. RSS advisors work closely with students campus partners rural communities and cultural programs to promote academic achievement and a strong sense of belonging. If youre ready to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you!

To thrive in this role youll bring:
Experience working with Alaska Native Indigenous and rural communities or deep interest in learning.
Knowledge of student development academic advising best practices and university systems.
Strong interpersonal communication and active listening skills.
Cultural humility multicultural sensitivity and the ability to build trust with diverse student populations.
Skill in navigating complex situations using problem-solving collaboration and sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy organization and attention to detail.
Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Google Suite and the ability to learn advising systems (Banner DegreeWorks Nanook Navigator etc.).
Commitment to confidentiality professional boundaries and student-centered support.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience or a masters degree and one year of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha campus in Fairbanks Alaska. This is a full-time exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary andfull employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options annual leave 12 paid holidays per year tuition waivers for employees and family members and affordable medical dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on theUA Staff Salary Schedule Grade 79 based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on January 15 2026 to ensure consideration please apply by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time onDAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE January 14 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

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

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