Union Graphic Designer Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno, at The Joe Crowley Student Union is recruiting Student Employees for the Fall 2026 semester. In addition to the specific roles and responsibilities listed below, each position will work towards the main mission of the JCSU: to provide excellent customer service to all patrons. Applicants will be placed in positions that best reflect their skills, abilities, career goals, and experience (Applicant preference will also be taken into consideration during the hiring process).

Positions available in:

Building Operations

The operations team makes up the majority of positions in the Student Union that serve to maintain and manage the building and assist with events. Operations staff provide a high level of customer service by answering questions, assisting patrons, providing directions, and distributing information throughout the building and campus.

Technology

The Technology team is responsible for assisting patrons with the computer and projector equipment throughout the building. AV duties include support of conference room AV systems, event setups, and live event production, operation, upkeep, and maintenance of technology used throughout the building. IT duties include application support, troubleshooting, and hardware/software optimization.

Marketing

The Marketing team advertises for many events and activities in the student union to enhance the college experience of the student body. The marketing team works closely with programmers, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to advertise for events in both print and digital media. Additionally, marketers contribute to the Joe Crowley Student Union social media presence. In addition, an ideal candidate is creative, flexible, and a team player.

Graphic Design

Graphic Designers are responsible for the creation of designs to assist in the promotion of programs, tenants, services, and functions of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The designers utilize Adobe media and websites. In addition, Graphic Designers are responsible for understanding and using various printing and video software.Ideal candidates have experience with Adobe Illustrator. In addition, an ideal candidate is creative, flexible, and a team player.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities that all staff are expected to perform include, but are not limited to:

• Attending monthly team meetings and mandatory team training

• Reading and responding to all correspondence from supervisors

• Creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere

• Maintaining up-to-date familiarity with the University of Nevada and its resources

For detailed descriptions of each position, please visit the JSCU Employment Website (https://www.unr.edu/union/employment/students).

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno (as an Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student or Graduate Special during the Fall or Spring terms in any academic year)
  ** This information will be verified prior to hire.

• Note: By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for employment by the Joe Crowley Student Union.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$13.00/hour

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

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 review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

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 - (optional)

**It is strongly recommended to visit the career studio prior to applying for this job (https://www.unr.edu/career).

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 (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.