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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Student Life Assistant. The Office of Student Life exists to facilitate student learning and engagement opportunities that build community and promote holistic well-being and transformative development of the Nevada State Student body. The Student Life Assistant position will support this mission by being a key player in the Office of Student Life's mission to build a culture of involvement by directly serving students by getting them connected to the campus community. This role requires a significant level of autonomy and responsibility. 

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a peer coach for the Be Engaged Match Up program, including meeting one-on-one with students and providing personalized recommendations for student organizations and other on-campus involvement opportunities.

• Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to plan and execute large-scale campus events.

• Independently manage projects as assigned to advance the mission of the Office of Student Life, such as social media, planning workshops, and planning and executing events.

• Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to support the organizational development of student-driven clubs, including developing training materials, planning semesterly club fairs, serving as the co-chair of the Clubs and Orgs Council, and meeting one-on-one with club leaders.

• Enhance the daily operations of the Student Involvement Hub by doing passive and active programming, identifying and creating resources to improve the space, answering all phone inquiries from the University's main line, and providing guidance to guests in the Rogers Student Center.

Additional Opportunities:   

• Earn the credential of being a NASPA Certified Peer Educator.

• Staff the Welcome Desk in the Rogers Student Center Lobby. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas). 

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience creating content for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Reels.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative to generate new ideas for the Office of Student Life.

• Previous experience working on campus.

• Previous experience in a customer service driven position.

• Familiarity with and how to maximize its value as an end-user.

• Experience using Microsoft Office. 

Work Hours:

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate:

$14.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at   

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted). 

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. 

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | | ) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills. 

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.