Student Worker - MARCOS Scholar Program

Nevada State University is a four-year public institution and a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The university is committed to advancing a diverse and primarily underserved student population, focusing on high-quality instruction, engaging learning experiences, and innovation. Situated in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university operates on a 500-acre campus and serves as a pivotal institution bridging the gap between two-year colleges and research universities.

Since its establishment in 2002, Nevada State has prioritized exemplary service and efficient, impactful outcomes across its campus community.

• Manage social media accounts:
  Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to help promote scholarship, research, and food accessibility to students.
• Analyze community-based resources for low-income students.
• Create fliers to advertise MARCOS and Student Wellness Events.
• Support new student recruitment initiatives.
• Assist with MARCOS student outreach, tabling, and support of student wellness initiatives.
• Increase access to student wellness:
• Assist with research to identify community-based referral sources that meet the demographic & support needs of our students (food insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health, financial assistance, legal aid, etc.).
• Assist with food pantry initiatives & management (inventory support/stocking of food accessibility location).

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, campus partners, and community organizations.
• Basic proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok), including posting content and engaging with audiences.
• Ability to create simple promotional materials, such as fliers or digital graphics, using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Interest in student wellness, food access, or community engagement, particularly for underserved or low-income student populations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Comfort interacting with students in public-facing settings, such as tabling, outreach events, and recruitment activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive student or resource-related information.

• Ability to assist with survey coding in Qualtrics.
• MARCOS supported STEM background (Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences).

This position will work 10 hours per week. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.