Student Worker- ASUN Projects Director, Government Affairs

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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 and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (required) Please explain why you want to be the ASUN Projects Director for the Department of Government Affairs and what you think you will contribute to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada.

Portfolio - ( required ) Compile a short document that includes an introduction about yourself and at least 5 ideas for event and marketing initiatives to advance the mission of the Department of Government Affairs. Please include possible ideas relating to the timeline and implementation of these ideas.

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.

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.

Posting Close Date

11/13/2026

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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