Student Worker - ASUN IDEA Commissioner

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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 Department of IDEA Commissioners are as follows:

Commissioner of Social Justice and Policy:

Shall track University, local, state, and national policies that affect students, as well as research diverse and inclusive initiatives happening at other institutions. The Commissioner of Social Justice and Policy shall research and analyze policy and provide data for the Director to present to the Senate.

Commissioner of Projects and Events:

Shall coordinate and organize any events, initiatives, and efforts to educate students, faculty, and staff on diverse topics, and to empower under-represented students.

Commissioner of Marketing and Outreach:

Shall mediate communication between the Department and various multicultural groups and organizations both on campus and in the community, as well as aid in the promotion and marketing of department projects and events, to more effectively address specific concerns of underrepresented students and faculty and allow for more efficient execution of projects, events, and initiatives

Note: Applicants will be asked to specify which Commissioner role they are applying for in their Cover Letter.

Additional duties:

Shall act as liaisons between students that identify in diverse groups ranging from, but not limited to: race, culture, LGBTQIA+, internationalism, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion, as appointed by the Director

Shall be responsible for highlighting and addressing issues to their specific breaches and plan their own events catering to their designated groups of people.

Shall be required to attend scheduled Department of IDEA meetings unless the presiding officer grants an excused absence before the meeting convening.

Shall mentor and educate IDEA, Intern(s) that the Officers may be assigned to.

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

Experience in fields such as sociology, social justice, ethnic studies, gender studies, psychology, education, political science, or related social sciences fields through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities

Demonstrated involvement in initiatives or organizations focused on promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social justice

Knowledge of IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) principles, frameworks, and best practices, with an understanding of systemic inequities and intersectional identities

Motivation to further the goals and initiatives of ASUN:

Conducting direct outreach initiatives, climate surveys, and focus groups to understand and support underrepresented groups

Sponsoring events through the Multicultural Center and student coalitions, such as the Multicultural Greek Council, to build visibility and grow spaces for community-building and activism

Developing strong connections with the Center for Student Engagement and other campus departments to increase awareness of student resources to promoting accessibility and student belonging

Highlighting identity-based communities on campus and in the local community consistently and throughout the academic year

Advancing initiatives for continue ADA and physical accessibility infrastructure improvements

Expanding understanding of institutional policies and procedures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including recruitment and retention efforts for underrepresented groups

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

Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks

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

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 http://www.nevadaasun.com/documents/ for more information.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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

Required Additional Attachment(s)

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 and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter ​- (required) Please explain why you want to be an ASUN IDEA Commissioner and what you think you will contribute to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada. Note: Please specify which Commissioner role you wish to apply for, or if you would like to be considered for all of them.

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.

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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