What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Safety Coordinator (RAHI) position at University of Alaska?
Are you passionate about helping Alaska Native and rural high school students succeed in their transition to college? Join the Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) team as an Overnight Safety Coordinator and make a direct impact on student safety and well-being in a vibrant, dynamic environment. Room and board are provided and contract dates are 5/18/25-7/12/25.
RAHI is a unique six-week college prep program at UAF that helps rural and Alaska Native students explore higher education, earn college credits, and participate in enriching activities. As an Overnight Safety Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming dorm environment for students living on campus. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety of both students and staff, conducting regular dorm patrols, and responding to emergencies as needed. You’ll also have the chance to provide mentorship, support student community-building, and help students navigate any challenges they may face. If you're looking for a role that blends responsibility with the opportunity to positively influence students' futures, this is the position for you!
To thrive as an Overnight Safety Coordinator, you should be a night owl with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to balance safety with a supportive, community-driven approach. An understanding of safety protocols and the ability to effectively communicate and enforce them is essential, along with the capacity to stay calm and composed during emergencies. You should be proactive in mentoring students, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive living environment. A commitment to student success—both academically and personally—is key, as is the ability to provide reliable transportation when needed. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful difference in the lives of rural and Alaska Native students.
The Overnight Safety Coordinator works under the general direction of the RAHI Dorm Director and is required to be available on-call.
This is a night shift position. Working hours vary between 9pm-10am.
Minimum Qualifications:
Driver’s license and ability to demonstrate 3 years of clean driving record with no felony arrest or felony conviction
High School graduate or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be 21 or older to apply
Position Details:
This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, non-exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience. Please provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, including previous supervisors.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
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- ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, CIS HR Coordinator, at uaf-cis-hr-dept@alaska.edu or 907-474-6569.
- To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
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 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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: (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: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. 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: (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: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. 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: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. 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.
