University Of Alaska Anchorage: Now Hiring Students: Help Lower Textbook Costs At UAA!

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

August 5, 2021

UAA Textbook Affordability seeks several student workers to join us in support of
the Alaska Open Education Initiative (AOEI). AOEI is a grant funded by the USDA NIFA
that promotes student success and equity at UAA by dramatically reducing the cost
of textbooks at UAA, with emphasis on Alaska Native students. Make a real difference
in the lives and education of UAA students while honing valuable skills! See job postings
for full position descriptions.

The Textbook Affordability/OER Project Assistant (one or two to be hired) will provide support for the AOEI. This position starts
at $10.50 per hour but highly qualified candidates may negotiate a higher rate. Position
reports to the Consortium Library and works closely with the grant project directors.
Duties may include but are not limited to:

The Student Textbook Affordability Ambassador Program Liaison will play a key role in supporting fellow students who will become Student Textbook
Affordability Ambassadors (STAAs) — students undertaking advanced leadership training
in outreach and advocacy for high quality, zero-cost textbooks. This position pays
$11.50 per hour and reports to Native Student Services (NSS). The Liaison will work
closely with the grant project director, NSS staff and the STAAs. Duties may include
but are not limited to:

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.