Graduate Student Worker- First Generation Student Center Specialist

University of Nevada, Reno

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.

Job Description

• Assist in the supervision and training of academic peer mentors
• Plan and deliver two academic workshops per month to program participants
• Assist with major department events and peer mentor socials
• Mentor a First in the Pack roster of students
• Data collection, evaluation, and administrative reporting
• Represent the First-Generation Student Center at a variety of university events, including Nevada Bound, New Student Orientation Sessions, Nevada Fit, etc.
• Create social media content for the First-Gen Center
• Front desk reception duties as needed
• Assist with grading for a first-year experience course as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with first-generation undergraduate students of all backgrounds
• Strong technology, organization, programming, and evaluation skills

• Experience with tutoring and/or mentoring
• Familiarity with financial aid and admissions policies
• An academic program in Education, Counseling, Human Development, or Social Work

Schedule

20-25 Hours/ weekly

First-Generation Student Center hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%
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 jobs.

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) A brief statement of interests describing research interests and relevant experience

Contact Information for Three Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

Unofficial Transcript- (required)

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 member's 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 driver's 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 person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others…