Multicultural Student Center Leader

Student Leader Position

The UAA Multicultural Student Center is seeking a driven and compassionate individual to be a Student Leader. If you are interested we invite you to apply!

The C&B team is deeply committed to supporting the needs of the many UAA student communities. The Centers (IRSC, MSC, and the PC) are dedicated spaces with programs that foster connection with the community and holistic student development. Community & Belonging celebrates the cultural assets of students with minoritized or marginalized identities and works to transform societal norms to build a campus community where all students can thrive as their full, authentic selves.

The Multicultural Student Center Leaders serve as student representatives of the Multicultural Student Center and in peer support roles for the students we serve. The students serving as MSC Leaders have passion, commitment and knowledge in supporting and working with people across multiple intersecting dimensions of identity such as multicultural students, multiracial students, international students, students practicing minoritized religions, indigenous students, queer students, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, etc.

Overall, MSC Leaders engage in a variety of community-building efforts and programs supporting the Multicultural Student Center and the Student Engagement Department. Examples include our traditional events and programs (examples include Campus Kick-Off 2026, New Seawolves Belong, BIPOC Connect).

To thrive in this role a successful applicant should have commitment to personal and community development. They should have experience or an interest in identity development and strong interpersonal communication skills. Having demonstrated knowledge of underrepresented groups and/or marginalized groups would be helpful. They should have the ability to manage and keep confidential information. Additionally they should have a commitment to campus and community involvement. Having experience creating and managing social media content will be helpful.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for student employment, an applicant must:

• 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; and
• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee.
• Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer.
• An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Position Details:

This is a Student Assistant 2 position for approximately 15 hours/week with the hourly rate of $16.52.

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 Daniela Grijalva, at dagrijalva@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 ua-ada@alaska.edu.

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.

*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: 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: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: 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: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: Online: Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.