Student Worker - ASUN Event Programmer

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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 an ASUN Programmer are as follows:

Programmers shall plan all Department events and initiatives

Programmers shall be required to attend scheduled Department of Event Programming meetings unless the presiding officer grants an excused absence prior to the meeting convening

Programmers shall mentor and educate Event Programming Intern(s) that the Programmers may be assigned to

Programmers shall serve as liaisons to other ASUN departments and assist them with any Event Program inquiries

Programmers will use the data provided by the Assistant Director to guide their planning of future programs

Responsible for attending all ASUN retreats, and trainings as decided by the Director of Programming and the Director of Executive Outreach

Uploading all relevant documents to the NevadaBox within two weeks of the event.

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

Prior experience in planning, coordinating, or marketing events through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurriculars

Creativity to conceptualize, articulate, and execute event ideas appealing to a diverse student body

Willingness to learn marketing strategies and collaborate with others to attract participants to events

Drive to prioritize inclusion, and accessibility in event programming to ensure events reflect diverse perspectives, cultures, and interests in the planning process

Passion for student engagement and desire to enhance the overall student experience through engaging and memorable events

Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks in a team-environment

Willingness to 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/CV - (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 and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (required) Please explain why you want to be an ASUN Programmer and what you think you will contribute to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada.

Portfolio - (required) Compile a document that includes an introduction about yourself, your goals and ideas for the 93rd session for the Department of Programming, including at least three (3) new event ideas. One of these ideas should be a low cost (under $100)/ no cost event- exemplifying the applicants ability to think strategically and creatively when it comes to budgeting.

Contact Information for Two References - (required) Please include the name, title, contact information, and relationship for two (2) professional references. You can include this in your resume.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Disclaimer

The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position.

This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUN Statutes of the Associated Students. Applying for this position does not automatically employ you into this position and the candidate must partake in being interviewed by peers and to be appointed by the ASUN Senate to this position. Please refer to the Center for Student Engagement (775-784-6589) for more information. Please refer to http://www.nevadaasun.com/documents/ for more information.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

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

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

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.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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