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Opportunities on Handshake

Opportunities on Handshake
  • October 28, 2025

    The Alaska DOT&PF Bridge Section is hiring a Bridge Engineering Assistant in Juneau, AK, the perfect role for early-career engineers looking to gain hands-on experience with some of the most diverse and challenging infrastructure in the nation!Videos of What We Do:Bridge Section Overview - Alaska DOT&PF Bridges on VimeoLast Summer’s Intern Adventures - LinkedIn PostWhat you will be doing:The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a critical role in managing and enhancing our state’s 1,077 bridges! You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaska's infrastructure!Why Join Our Team?Comprehensive Engineering Experience: Every day is different with a wide range of bridge engineering tasks—from structural analysis and design to overseeing construction projects. You’ll work directly with licensed experts, gaining invaluable experience in the field.Field and Office Work: This role offers the best of both worlds. You'll balance office tasks with federally mandated bridge inspections, traveling across Alaska to some of the most remote and breathtaking locations.Professional Development: We’re committed to your growth. Benefit from mentoring, PE exam support, and opportunities to attend national bridge conferences.Why Juneau?Juneau is more than just a workplace—it's an adventure! Surrounded by stunning landscapes, you’ll enjoy world-class hiking, boating, kayaking, and fishing right at your doorstep. Picture ending your day with a hike up a glacier or watching the northern lights dance across the sky.Position Perks:Preparation for the PE exam – frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensureCombination of office and field assignments – all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeksDiversity of projects – staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new designOpportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the stateSupport to get a drone pilot’s license and use drones for bridge inspectionWork/life balance – 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when neededOpportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF fundsAttend and present at professional conferences.This is a chance to join a team that values innovation, professional growth, and a love for the outdoors. We’re holding positions for up to 9 months after the closing date, so spring and summer graduates are encouraged to apply!

  • October 27, 2025

    Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Full-Time Purchasing Assistant Expeditor and elevate your career in the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity for motivated self-starters seeking to enhance their skills in an energetic and innovative environment. With a competitive pay rate of $26.28 per hour, you'll be challenged to utilize your time management abilities while maintaining inventory and ensuring accurate purchasing processes. As you process and distribute mail efficiently, you will gain valuable insights into the operational side of the electric cooperative industry. If you possess a clean driving record and a strong understanding of purchasing dynamics, this role is perfect for you.You will be given great benefits such as Defined Pension, 401(k) match, Health insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Annual Leave, Bereavement Leave and Wellness Program (including fitness reimbursements).Apply today and become a part of our forward-thinking organization, where your contributions will help drive progress within the Electric Cooperative industry.Golden Valley Electric Association: What drives usGVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.Make a difference as a Purchasing Assistant ExpeditorAs a vital member of the Purchasing Department at Golden Valley Electric Association, the Purchasing Assistant Expeditor plays a crucial role in coordinating shipments and maintaining vendor records. This position provides essential support to ensure the seamless flow of logistics and efficient mail services. By leveraging your strong time management skills, you will facilitate timely deliveries and maintain accurate records that reflect our commitment to fiscal responsibility. Your ability to communicate responsively will foster positive relationships with vendors and internal teams alike, driving forward the mission-focused initiatives of our organization. Join us in delivering innovation and excellence in the electric cooperative industry through this dynamic role.Would you be a great Purchasing Assistant Expeditor?To excel as a Purchasing Assistant Expeditor at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with relevant work experience and practical skills. A valid Alaska Driver's License is required, as well as an excellent driving record, which should be submitted with your application. Strong time management capabilities are essential, enabling you to coordinate shipments effectively and maintain accurate vendor records.Proficiency in various software tools used for logistics and inventory management will be important, as will your ability to adapt to technologies that enhance communication and responsiveness. A keen understanding of purchasing processes will further support your success in this mission-driven role, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the organization's goals.Knowledge and skills required for the position are:High school diploma or the equivalentRelevant work experience and practical skills are preferredValid Alaska Driver's License. Excellent driving record.Applicants must submit a driving record along with their application in order to be considered for this position. Submit your driving record by uploading the document under the Resume Tab during the application process.READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.  GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.https://gvea.applicantpro.com/jobs/3897310-430495.html 

  • October 27, 2025

    Our clinic truly is one of a kind. The pediatric population is our passion, and in helping the children of our community, we’re also helping families.I’m looking for someone who wants to truly make a difference in the lives of their patients, someone who wants continued growth as a therapist, and someone who is looking for a true team.If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a team that cares about each other, encourages each other, and builds each other up… a team that has a passion for our community… this team is for you!I’m excited to continue building our team with more therapists who are as excited and passionate about what they do as we are!Screen, Evaluate, and Treat children of all ages who have a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurologic, and developmental disabilities.  Enjoy mentorship, a team approach, and an excellent work environment as you grow into the therapist you want to be!Please call, email, or message me! I would love to hear from you!www.bbrehabak.combuildingblocks@bbrehabak.com

 

 

 

Handshake FAQs for students

Your profile is your time to shine, so don’t be shy about listing your accomplishments. Because the more potential employers know about you, the better the chance they’ll reach out. Make sure to list all of your hard work — in the classroom and out — in your profile.

Recruiters are five times more likely to reach out to you with job opportunities if your profile is complete.

In addition to your major, Handshake also uses your job interests to recommend opportunities to you.

Job interests include:

  • Job type: Looking for an on-campus job, internship, part-time job or full-time job? You can
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  • Preferred location: Select the cities you would like to work in, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area.

Job role: Choose at least three positions you would like to explore, like “marketing associate” or “data analyst.”

Beyond your job interests, employers want to know:

  • Previous work experience: Have you had a part-time job, an internship or a work-study, research or volunteer position?  Employers like to see that you’ve taken on responsibility and that these experiences have helped you develop valuable skills.

  • Skills: Add technical skills like proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL), along with soft skills like communication. The more skills you list, the better your chances are of showing up in an employer search.

  • Clubs and organizations: These signal your specific interests, affinity groups, and participation and involvement on campus.

Set your preferences for the types of jobs and locations you’re interested in. Handshake can find the right opportunities for you. Because searching through hundreds of job postings that don’t fit isn’t a good use of your time.

The questions and answers will be based on a student’s interests. To help show questions and answers that are relevant to the students, we may use signals. Those could include a student's demographic attributes, such as major or school year, and behavioral data, such as the companies the student has viewed on Handshake.

Narrow down and customize your job search. Filter through jobs by criteria such as job type, location, work authorization and industry. Keyword search helps you find jobs whose description includes a word that you’re looking for.

For example, if you search for the keyword “accounting,” you will see jobs where the word accounting appears in the posting.

TIP: Save your searches to quickly access a set of filters you’ve used in the past!

  • Help employers find you. If your profile is public, you’ll show up in searches when they’re recruiting for jobs and internships.

  • Connect with and mentor other students. Help other students along their career journeys by making your own visible. And give them the opportunity to reach out.
  • Chat with students and alumni who’ve been there. When you view a job or employer page, you can see other students who have worked there and reach out to them with your questions.

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Recognizing job scams

While we do our best to vet employers, employment scams are always changing and getting better at hiding in plain sight. We want to empower you to ensure the employers are legitimate. If you have any concerns about employer requests or interview procedures, please reach out to our office. We are happy to support you.

Scammers may post jobs on popular job boards, and they may directly contact you via email offering to hire you for a position. Some scams may use reputable companies as fronts. They may even mention Handshake or UAF to make them seem more legitimate. 

  1. Employers who use Handshake cannot see your @alaska.edu email and will only be able to contact you through the Handshake platform if they have an employer trust score of 80 or above. Also, you must choose to allow employers to contact you on Handshake before they will be allowed to do so. 

  2. Handshake will never ask for sign-in credentials or personal payment through email. If you receive an email requesting these or containing unusual phrases, spelling or grammar, please don’t click on any links or reply.

Be wary if the job posting or email:

  • Requests for your personal information, such as address, phone number, etc. without any previous contact.

  • Asks for any money or sensitive personal information such as bank account, Social Security number, etc.

  • Focuses on money or promises to pay in advance. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

  • Uses an email address that is not linked to the company they represent.

  • Links to a nonprofessional-looking website.

  • Has spelling errors or lacks a professional tone.

  • References getting your contact information from your university or career center.

Be skeptical, always ask questions and look up jobs/employers when you are viewing job postings or reading email offers.

My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:

Full name,
Current Residential Address,
Alternate email (different from school email)
Cell #.
To: Dr. John Mazzariello
internship@qualityservice.com

Best,
Bryan.

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Get started with Handshake as an employer

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. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the University of Alaska System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: .

  1. On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
  2. Click 'More Schools on Handshake' to search for and request specific schools
  3. Request The University of Alaska System.
  4. Once received, we'll review your request and accept it as long as your organization abides by our Recruiting Policies.
  1. with your work email address.
  2. Request to join your company - Handshake will provide you with a list of possible companies based on your email domain.
  3. The admin/owner of your company's Handshake account will give you access to your company's Handshake account.
  1. From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
  2. On the top right, click the blue box titled 'Create Job'.
  3. Complete the job posting with as many details and descriptions as possible.
  4. Follow the prompts and add the school or schools you would like to advertise the job to.
  5. Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
  6. For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.