The AI Literacy Peer Consultant supports fellow students in developing thoughtful, effective, and responsible habits around AI tools. Operating out of the Student Success Center in the Rasmuson Library, this role creates resources, facilitates conversations, and offers peer-level guidance to help students build genuine AI literacy, not just technical skill, but the judgment to use AI well.
A key part of this role is helping students navigate varying AI policies across courses and instructors while ensuring any AI use aligns with the Student Code of Conduct. Rather than encouraging AI as a shortcut, the mentor helps students understand ways that strengthen learning, uphold academic integrity, and prepare them for an AI-integrated workplace.
This position is grounded in the U.S. Department of Labor's five key areas of AI literacy: understanding AI principles, exploring AI applications in real-world settings, directing AI effectively through clear instructions, evaluating AI outputs for accuracy and appropriateness, and using AI responsibly to ensure ethical practices
Experience creating instructional or outreach materials (guides, presentations, social media content).
Familiarity with the institution's academic integrity policies and Student Code of Conduct.
Coursework or interest in education, communications, information science, ethics, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled UAF student in good academic standing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Genuine interest in and experience with AI tools and their responsible use.
Comfortable presenting to or facilitating discussions with peers.
Reliable, organized, and able to work independently on projects.
Position Details:
This is a part-time, student position. Compensation is based on experience.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.
- ️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers' Business Office HR Coordinator, at [email protected] or 907-474-6353.
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