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Join the Student Advising Center at the College of Business and Public Policy

The College of Business and Public Policy Student Advising Center is in search of a collaborative and motivated advisor who puts students first. We’re a friendly, energetic and proactive team committed to student success. If you’re a student advocate who is excited to learn about the details of programs and procedures, and thrives in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment, please read our position description (position 517426) and apply. Review of applicants begins Aug. 9.

Job opening: Divisional Lead - Administrative and Academic Support Manager

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking applications for an individual who can ensure the smooth operation of administrative offices that serve the Associate Dean, Directors, Chairs, faculty and students of the Math and Natural Sciences and Social Sciences Divisions. This position fulfills critical office administrative management duties in a collaborative team environment.

Aug. 20: UAA Faculty and Staff Convocation

Join us for UAA Faculty and Staff Convocation on Friday, Aug. 20, 8–10 a.m. in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium and virtually via Zoom. We are excited to welcome you back for the new academic year to celebrate the #UAAmazing work you do in support of our students, institution and community.

A little revamp goes a long way in ensuring student success

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A new approach to assessing incoming students and placing them in general education requirement writing classes yielded some pleasantly positive results for UAA students, faculty and administrators.

Students practice high-stakes decision-making during Arctic Security simulation course

UAA Professor Chad Briggs and MPA graduate students Maya Narang and Cuckoo Gupta demonstrate how their class uses Discord servers and board games to plan and run Arctic Strategy disaster scenarios.

UAA students recently responded to imagined future emergencies, including wildfires and a missing cruise ship, in a role-playing assignment mimicking the pressures and cascading events policy decision-makers face during disasters.

Slideshow: COVID-19 Vaccinations at UAA

UAA's Spirit gets his COVID-19 vaccination at the Student Health and Counseling Center in Rasmuson Hall.

Vaccine appointments are available for UAA students and employees every weekday at the Student Health and Counseling Center. Learn how to sign up, and hear from UAA student leaders as they share their reasons for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

CUHMM Virtual Conference runs Aug. 9-20

UAA is registered for the College & University Hazardous Material Management (CUHMM) Conference. Anyone interested in attending may register using their alaska.edu email at no additional cost. Enter the regular registration rate and use the code ANCSAU when prompted.

Job opening: Fiscal Technician, Seawolf Sports Complex

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its Fiscal Technician for the Seawolf Sports Complex. The Fiscal Technician reports to the Director of the department, which is housed in Student Engagement and Inclusion within Student Affairs at UAA.

Job opening: Special Events Manager

UAA seeks an energetic, organized professional to fill the role of Special Events Manager. This position leads the planning and execution of all UAA's Academic ceremonies including Commencements, Graduate Hooding ceremonies and Convocation events, as well as other events as needed. Successful applicants will have a proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, to recruit and motivate teams of volunteers and to plan and execute complex events with excellence and with UAA's mission at the core.

Student Clubs and Greek Life is now Student Org Services

Effective July 1, 2021, Student Clubs and Greek Life is now Student Organization Services (SOS)! This update represents an evolution several years in the making; our small but mighty team has reimagined who we are based on the goals of those we serve.

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