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Job Description
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 position
I 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-term
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%
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 jobs@unr.edu .
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position…