Jobs and Internships
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On-Campus Jobs
On-campus jobs provide an invaluable avenue for students to gain practical skills, build a professional network, and earn money while conveniently balancing work and study commitments. See Careers available at the UA website.Enrolled in at least 6 credits
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater
Maximum hours per week you can work: 20
The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is a part-time employment program designed to help undergraduate and graduate students meet the cost of attendance. Certain campus jobs are only available to students who qualify for Work Study. Your eligibility for the program is determined as part of your application for financial aid. Learn about federal work study from the Financial Aid Office.
Money earned through this work can then be used toward tuition, room and board, books and other education costs
Most work-study jobs are located on campus, but you may also find off-campus opportunities
Check out the Work-Study page for more information on how to apply for FWS
Non-Federal Work Study jobs are job listings that any student or non-student can apply to.
Non-FWS jobs can be located both on and off-campus, including part-time or full-time positions
Money earned from Non-FWS jobs is not subsidized by the federal government, unlike Federal Work Study positions
This means that the income you generate from Non-FWS employment is not tied to your financial aid package and is not restricted by the FWS eligibility criteria
Non-FWS positions offer financial independence and the chance to explore a diverse array of career options
View current student employee job listings on the Juneau campus on the UA website
Student employees will have the opportunity to develop foundational career competencies desired by employers. Build your resume with these career competencies as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Career & Self Development
Training, professional development, awareness of strengths and weaknesses, professional relationships
Communication
Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization
Critical Thinking
Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information
Equity & Inclusion
Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures
Leadership
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Professionalism
Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
Teamwork
Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Technology
Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Internships
Internships offer students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, gain hands-on experience, expand their professional network, and acquire the practical skills and insights necessary for a successful transition into their chosen career field. Contact us for guidance on how to get started!Speak with Career Services and Academic Advising about internship requirements and suggestions
Look at opportunities posted on Handshake and your department’s specific web pages for current internship opportunities
Internships are experience-based courses that place a student in an organization, public or private, under the supervision of a qualified professional in the agency and a UAS faculty member. In some cases, the internships may carry a salary as well as credits. Internships that generate credit require satisfactory completion of a minimum of four hours of work per week for each credit (0+0+4).
To apply for an internship, a student must be admitted to a University program, and must also demonstrate sufficient educational preparation for the internship before applying. Interested students should consult with their advisor before applying.
Internship credit may be applied toward undergraduate programs as follows:
Six (6) credits in a certificate program
Nine (9) credits in an associate degree
Twelve (12) credits in a bachelor’s degree program
Paid:
Compensation will depend on the employer as well as program requirements.
Unpaid:
Some internships may offer living stipends or perks, but no payment for your services.
Certain programs may require that students participate in an unpaid internship. For example, students cannot be paid for clinical rotations (practicums) that are part of their academic requirements.
While the experience and professional development you may gain from an internship is important, it is often unrealistic to live without pay. There are resources and scholarships to manage an unpaid internships. Check out The Dialogue's compiled resources.
For-credit:
Internships mandated by your academic program or major to be completed before graduation.
Students must register for a for-credit internship course within their academic department. The student must then pay the tuition and fees associated with the course.
The UAS policy states that all undergraduate students must have attended UAS for a minimum of one year before enrolling in an internship.
For non UAS-specific paid or unpaid internships, hours vary based on the organization and the position.
For-credit internships require that the student completes a minimum of 45 hours of work total with the employer for each credit earned.
Final course grades are generally based on hours worked, outcomes achieved, employer and instructor ratings of work performance, and evaluation of required journals or reports.
Registration deadlines follow independent study and directed study dates. See the UAS Academic Catalog for more details.
Please note: Tuition costs and fees may apply.