Graduate Research Assistant - Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Job Description

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion seeks a graduate‑level student (master's or doctoral) to serve as a Graduate Research Assistant. The selected candidate will conduct research and analyze data to support university‑wide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and help design and deliver educational programming.

• Conduct literature reviews and research to inform the development of workshops and educational programs on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility topics.
• Prepare written, visual, audio and digital materials based on research and data to help the office effectively reach and engage the campus and broader community.
• Collect, code and analyze data related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and outcomes, and prepare reports communicating findings.
• Support internal and external data tracking, coding, analysis and report writing for strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and educational programming on accessibility, implicit bias, culturally responsive research, teaching and community engagement.
• Maintain awareness of and actively engage with emerging campus and community issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Assist with strategic planning initiatives and provide administrative or research assistance as needed.

• Current enrollment in a master's or doctoral program in any college or field of study.
• Demonstrated personal investment in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, reflected through campus involvement, community engagement or lived experience.
• Strong ability to synthesize and summarize data and translate it into accessible, meaningful content for varied audiences.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including faculty, staff, students and community members.
• Understanding of the diverse identities and lived experiences represented on campus and in the northern Nevada community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology used in virtual training environments.
• Experience with social media or public engagement platforms preferred.
• Current or prior involvement with the Graduate Student Association or other graduate‑level campus organization strongly preferred.

20 hours per week, 10 months (August–May).

Graduate Assistant Base Stipends (Exempt, Full‑Time Equivalent 50.0%).

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.