Location: Henderson,NV, USA
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
* The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
* Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
* Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) ###-#### or ...@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Student Life Assistant. The Office of Student Life exists to facilitate student learning and engagement opportunities that build community and promote holistic well-being and transformative development of the Nevada State Student body. The Student Life Assistant position will support this mission by being a key player in the Office of Student Life's mission to build a culture of involvement by directly serving students by getting them connected to the campus community. This role requires a significant level of autonomy and responsibility.
Core Responsibilities:
* Serve as a peer coach for the Be Engaged Match Up program, including meeting one-on-one with students and providing personalized recommendations for student organizations and other on-campus involvement opportunities.
* Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to plan and execute large-scale campus events.
* Independently manage projects as assigned to advance the mission of the Office of Student Life, such as social media, planning workshops, and planning and executing events.
* Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to support the organizational development of student-driven clubs, including developing training materials, planning semesterly club fairs, serving as the co-chair of the Clubs and Orgs Council, and meeting one-on-one with club leaders.
* Enhance the daily operations of the Student Involvement Hub by doing passive and active programming, identifying and creating resources to improve the space, answering all phone inquiries from the University's main line, and providing guidance to guests in the Rogers Student Center.
Additional Opportunities:
* Earn the credential of being a NASPA Certified Peer Educator.
* Staff the Welcome Desk in the Rogers Student Center Lobby.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
* Must have completed at least 12 hours, and at least 6 of them at Nevada State.
* Be in good academic standing with a 2.0 minimum GPA.
* Demonstrated enthusiasm for co-curricular involvement as part of the university experience (clubs and organizations, volunteer work, on campus employment, research, etc).
* Familiarity with Nevada State University's Clubs and Organizations Structure and/or being a member of a club or organization at Nevada State University.
* Ability to work independently on a variety of complex projects.
* Ability to enthusiastically present oneself professionally and interact with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn and apply procedures and regulations.
* Ability to work and manage multiple duties and projects while meeting deadlines.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment.
* Ability to operate standard office machines such as personal computers, scanners, and copiers.
* Openness to training on databases when needed.
* Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous experience working on campus.
* Previous experience in a customer service driven position.
* Familiarity with BeEngaged.NSC.edu and how to maximize its value as an end-user.
* Experience using Microsoft Office.
Work Hours:
The Student Life Assistant will be expected to work between 8 and 19.5 hours per week, typically averaging 12 hours per week. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.
Hourly Rate:
$14.00 per hour.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the Browse Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type Browse Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
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 ...@nevadastate.edu.
Please upload the following documents:
* Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
* Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
* Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
* Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-###-#### | ...@nevadastate.edu) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2025
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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