Student Worker - ASUN IDEA Commissioner
- Location
- Reno, NV · On-site
- Job type
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Listed
- 21 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- student governance
- policy research
- event coordination
Also useful
- DEI program development
About the role
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 or.
About the role
The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is made up of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels.
Responsibilities
The duties of Department of IDEA Commissioners are as follows
- Commissioner of Social Justice and Policy:
- Shall track University, local, state, and national policies that affect students, as well as research diverse and inclusive initiatives happening at other institutions. The Commissioner of Social Justice and Policy shall research and analyze policy and provide data for the Director to present to the Senate.
- Commissioner of Projects and Events:
- Shall coordinate and organize any events, initiatives, and efforts to educate students, faculty, and staff on diverse topics, and to empower under-represented students.
- Commissioner of Marketing and Outreach:
- Shall mediate communication between the Department and various multicultural groups and organizations both on campus and in the community, as well as aid in the promotion and marketing of department projects and events, to more effectively address specific concerns of underrepresented students and faculty and allow for more efficient execution of projects, events, and initiatives
Note: Applicants will be asked to specify which Commissioner role they are applying for in their Cover Letter.
- Additional duties:
- Shall act as liaisons between students that identify in diverse groups ranging from, but not limited to: race, culture, LGBTQIA+, internationalism, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion, as appointed by the Director
- Shall be responsible for highlighting and addressing issues to their specific breaches and plan their own events catering to their designated groups of people.
- Shall be required to attend scheduled Department of IDEA meetings unless the presiding officer grants an excused absence before the meeting convening.
- Shall mentor and educate IDEA, Intern(s) that the Officers may be assigned to.
Required Qualifications
During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines:
- 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 of ASUN and Nevada, behave in a manner that is ethical, maintain a high level of integrity
- Other duties as called upon by my position
Additional information
I understand if I do not adhere to the items outlined in this agreement or what is stated in the ASUN Governing Documents, my position may be subject to disciplinary action by the ASUN Judicial Council and/or the University of Nevada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fields such as sociology, social justice, ethnic studies, gender studies, psychology, education, political science, or related social sciences fields through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated involvement in initiatives or organizations focused on promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social justice
- Knowledge of IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) principles, frameworks, and best practices, with an understanding of systemic inequities and intersectional identities
- Motivation to further the goals and initiatives of ASUN:
- Conducting direct outreach initiatives, climate surveys, and focus groups to understand and support underrepresented groups
- Sponsoring events through the Multicultural Center and student coalitions, such as the Multicultural Greek Council, to build visibility and grow spaces for community-building and activism
- Developing strong connections with the Center for Student Engagement and other campus departments to increase awareness of student resources to promoting accessibility and student belonging
- Highlighting identity-based communities on campus and in the local community consistently and throughout the academic year
- Advancing initiatives for continue ADA and physical accessibility infrastructure improvements
- Expanding understanding of institutional policies and procedures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including recruitment and retention efforts for underrepresented groups
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities
- Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects
- Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks
- Willingness to mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1 $3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-term
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 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (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 visit the University’s website.
University of Nevada, Reno
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position.
This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUN Statutes 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 the ASUN Senate to this position. Please refer to for more information.
- Exempt
- No
- Full-Time Equivalent
- 0.0%
- 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
Required Additional Attachment(s)
Resume - (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) Please explain why you want to be an ASUN IDEA Commissioner and what you think you will contribute to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada. Note: Please specify which Commissioner role you wish to apply for, or if you would like to be considered for all of them.
Two References - (required) Please include the name, title, contact information, and relationship for two (2) professional references. You can include this in your resume.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
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).
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