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Job Description

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is made up of every undergraduate studentat the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issuesat the university, local, state, national, and international levels. ASUN is seeking to hire Communication Coordinators for the Department of Campus & PublicRelations.

Responsibilities

• To act in accordance with and support the Director & Assistant Director of Campus & PublicRelations.

• To assist with departmental strategic plans and objectives.

• To focus on increasing the visibility of the association in the greater campus, local, state, andnational communities.

• Produce multimedia content to release weekly updates to the students about ASUN, includingbut not limited to new initiatives, allocations of funds, passed legislation, and upcoming events.

• To cross-promote relevant content between the association's digital media platforms, includingbut not limited to newsletters, blog posts, and social media.

• Oversee & guide marketing positions within ASUN.

• Attend the ASUN Senate meetings weekly OR biweekly.

• Create weekly legislation digests for social media to extend transparency between theassociation and students.

• Aid the director with creating social media posts for the president.

• Aid the assistant director with the department's internship.

• To ensure that the association's multimedia-content and ASUN website are compliant withnecessary accommodations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• To attend all ASUN retreats and trainings as decided by the Assistant Director of Campus &Public Relations and the Director of Executive Outreach.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits

• Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents

• Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct

• Meet all deadlines set forth, attend all required meetings and training, work scheduled hours,properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time, assist in the promotion of the mission ofASUN and Nevada, behave in a manner that is ethical, maintain a high level of integrity

• Other duties as called upon the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fields such as marketing, journalism, communication studies, and/or related fieldsthrough course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively represent the Executive Branchinternally and externally

• Motivation to further the goals and initiatives under the We Are Nevada platform through:

• Collaborating with the Center for Student Engagement and other campus departmentsto increase students' awareness of access to resources to further their success

• Coordinating campus-wide surveys to undergraduate students with the Director ofExecutive Outreach

• Meeting consistently with student groups on campus to formulate initiatives and

• avenues of support pertinent to the limitation and duties of the Executive Branch

• Extending participation in and awareness of the Pack Friendly Business Program withthe ASUN Vice President

• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturallydiverse people and communities

• Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment withmultiple projects

• Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks

Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-term

Disclaimer
The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Associationreserves the right NOT to fill this position. This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying forthis position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements ofeligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUNStatutes of the Associated Students. Applying for this position does not automatically employ you into
this position and the candidate must partake in being interviewed by peers and to be appointed by theASUN Senate to this position. Please refer to http://www.nevadaasun.com/documents/ for moreinformation.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be theattachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to thecover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to youafter 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@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 ofeach job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experiencemust be clearly documented.
Cover Letter - (required) Please explain why you want to be a Communications Coordinator within theDepartment of Campus and Public Relations and what you think you will contribute to the AssociatedStudents of the University of Nevada.
Contact Information for Two Professional References (required) - Please include name, contactinformation, and relationships.
Writing Sample - (required) Please submit at least one sample of your writing that highlights your skillsin crafting statements and news/journalistic pieces. This sample can be drawn from your previousacademic coursework or professional experiences.
Portfolio - (required) Compile a document that includes an introduction about yourself and your goalsfor the 94th Session for ASUN Public and Campus Relations. This includes specific ideas for defining andadvancing the brand image, reach, and understanding of ASUN across diverse avenues as well as specific
ideas for collaboration and events with a proposed timeline for April 2026 - April 2027.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will beestablished, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without noticewhen 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.