Student Worker - Academic Advising Center

Location: Henderson

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Academic Advising Center. The student worker will provide excellent customer service support to Nevada State students while also serving as the first point-of-contact for all inquiries, scheduling, and phone calls to the Academic Advising Center.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

* Report to the Director and Administrative Assistant.

* Answer phone calls, emails, text messages, and live chats to the office.

* File and upload documents into student accounts.

* Make copies of Academic Advising documents.

* Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct to the proper office(s) or individual(s).

* Data entry into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

* Make suggestions on how to streamline a process or task that involves the Academic Advising Center.

* Other administrative duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 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).

Please note:

Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.

* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Work Hours:

This position typically will start at 10-12 hours per week in their first semester per week, but will increase up to the maximum hours in subsequent semesters pending office budget. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate:

$12.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

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