Student Worker- ASUN Director of Government Affairs
Student Worker- ASUN Director of Government Affairs
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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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 Director of Government Affairs are as follows:
The Director shall provide nonpartisan advice to the President and frame recommendations for the President to advance student interests.
The Director shall coordinate with the Director of Governmental Relations for the University of Nevada.
The Director may delegate any of the Directors functions to any other officer employee or organizational unit of the Department. All other officers shall be appointed by the Director.
The Director must attend all Committee on Democratic Civic Engagement meetings or must designate the Assistant Director to attend in their absence.
The Director shall present a new appointment to the Senate within the following two weeks of said committee or Senate meeting if an executive appointment is reported unfavorably by the Senate Committee on Oversight or if an appointee is not passed by the Senate or if the Director is unable to find a qualified candidate within those two weeks the Director must present to the Committee on Oversight and explain the circumstances.
The Director shall act as President if because of death resignation removal from office inability or failure to qualify there is no President Vice President Speaker of the Senate Director of Clubs and Organizations Director of Programming Attorney General or Director of Public and Campus Relations to act as President.
To have a report read or spoken into the record at minimum every other Senate meeting.
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 undergraduate 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 maintaining 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
Strong background in political science and government relations through course of study and/or prior work experience
Existing and indepth knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature
Strong writing and policy analysis skills
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 teambased environment with multiple projects
Budgeting experience
Proficient at leading a cohesive team
Commitment to advancing the specific foundational pillars of the Home Means Nevada Platform relating to the Department through:
Conducting student outreach to understand nonpartisan legislative priorities of the student body
Connecting with state local and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues
Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education
Furthering oncampus voter education and registration
Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis
Establishing a Financial Wellness Task Force with the University Presidents Office to assess financial insecurity and recommend campuswide solutions
Investigating internal and external policy on student fee increases emergency funding tuition programs and innovative support systems
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 2
$5000.00 in a single term distributed evenly over a 12month period.
FullTime Equivalent
0.0Required 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 .
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 the ASUN Director of Government Affairs 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 for the 93rd session for the Department of Government Affairs including specific ideas for collaboration and events and a proposed timeline for April 2025 April 2026. Use and incorporate Home Means Nevadas platform (linked below) into your portfolio.
Contact Information for Two References (required) Please include name contact information and relationship.
Posting Close Date
This application closes on April 14 2025 at 11:59PM PST. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis
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 for more information.
Posting Close Date
04/14/2025Note 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 members 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 EVerify.
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 jobrelated tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers 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.
The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.
Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.
In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information please visitthe Universitys website.
University of Nevada Reno
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