Student Worker- ASUN Projects Director, Government Affairs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Reno, NV, United States
The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is made up of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels.**Responsibilities**The duties of the Projects Director are as follows:* Lead department outreach efforts such as but not limited to student town halls, tabling, and discussions;* Coordinate and organize other grassroots events, voter registration drives, and efforts to educate and empower students.**Required Qualifications**During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines:* Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno* Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits* Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents* Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct* Meet all deadlines set forth, attend all required meetings and training, work scheduled hours, properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time, assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada, behave in a manner that is ethical, maintain a high level of integrity* Other duties as called upon by my positionI understand if I do not adhere to the items outlined in this agreement or what is stated in the ASUN Governing Documents, my position may be subject to disciplinary action by the ASUN Judicial Council and/or the University of Nevada.**Preferred Qualifications*** Background in political science through course of study and/or prior work experience* Prior experience in event planning/programming or marketing* Motivation to support the goals and initiatives of ASUN including:
+ Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body
+ Connecting with state, local, and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues
+ Actively tracking bill draft requests for 84th Nevada State Legislature aligned with student interests
+ Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education
+ Furthering on-campus voter education and registration
+ Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis* Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations, and policymakers* Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities* Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects* Willingness to work in a team environment and mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters**Compensation Grade**Student Employee Level 1$3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-termThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie(R) Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie(R) Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the .NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Zeva EdmondsonDirector, Title IX CoordinatorCenter for Civil Rights and Equal Access1664 N. Virginia StreetReno, NV 89557(775) 784-1547eotix@unr.eduThe University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body
+ Connecting with state, local, and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues
+ Actively tracking bill draft requests for 84th Nevada State Legislature aligned with student interests
+ Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education
+ Furthering on-campus voter education and registration
+ Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis* Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations, and policymakers* Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities* Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects* Willingness to work in a team environment and mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters**Compensation Grade**Student Employee Level 1$3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-termThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie(R) Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie(R) Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the .NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Zeva EdmondsonDirector, Title IX CoordinatorCenter for Civil Rights and Equal Access1664 N. Virginia StreetReno, NV 89557(775) 784-1547eotix@unr.eduThe University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.
Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).
The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs #J-18808-Ljbffr