Student Worker- Summer Conference Assistant

Reno, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact our recruitment helpline at or . For UNR Med professional job postings please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at .

Job Description

The Summer Student Assignments Assistant supports the Summer Conference Team in the management of clients portfolios room placements and communication with our Summer Conference Clients. This position is ideal for students interested in student affairs higher education operations or administrative support. Key responsibilities include assisting with room placements drafting communications and materials and preparing key envelopes for our clients. This role also serves as a backup for the front desk team and supports housing tours as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with the placements of our summer conference client portfolio account.
Help update and maintain clients housing records and databases.Create summer conference clients labels & key envelopes to be ready for check in.Assist with the check in process for our Summer Conference Clients
Draft and review housing communications such as email templates FAQs and guides with a client-focused tone
Answer client inquiries regarding housing applications placements and timelines in person via phone and email
Serve as a backup for the front desk team greeting visitors answering phones and helping with general housing inquiries
Assist with writing up assignments for summer staff
Summer staff training support
Support office projects for summer conferences and other duties as assigned
Act as a backup tour guide for prospective students and their families
Help promote a positive and welcoming environment during housing tours

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada Reno
Candidate must be a full-time student in good standing
Candidate must maintain and semester GPA of 2.50 or higher throughout employment
Candidate must maintain 30 credits of coursework per academic year or an average of 15 credits per semester
Candidate must have a minimum of 2 semesters of college or university full-time status
Candidate must have the ability to handle at least 15 credits per semester while balancing student leadership responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a student-first mindset
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Familiarity with or willingness to learn Microsoft Office StarRez or other housing systems
Creative thinker with an interest in improving the student experience

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$13.00/hour

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 .

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 (optional)

Contact Information for Two References (required) Please include name contact information and relationship. Reference can be a professor former or current supervisor or your current RA. A relative may not be used.

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.

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 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 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 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 service-connected 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 land-grant 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 land-grant 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 290-acre 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 world-renowned 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 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level 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 high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year 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 land-grant 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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