Student Worker – ASUN Co-Director of Student Elections and Democratic Engagement
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a Co-Director of Student Elections. This role's primary mission is to facilitate undergraduate student elections through a fair and efficient process, as outlined in the Statutes of the Associated Students. The director will also work to enhance students' understanding of public service careers, instill a deep sense of leadership and civic responsibility, and contribute to the development of engaged citizens. Additionally, the director will assist in executing educational Democratic Engagement programming. Through involvement with ASUN and the Center for Student Engagement, student employees are expected to develop several key competencies: Cognitive Complexity (diagnosing problems, generating solutions, evaluating outcomes, transforming information into knowledge for judgment and action), Interpersonal Competence (understanding group dynamics and effective teamwork), Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement (recognizing diverse perspectives, understanding government functions), Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application (developing professional relationships), Intrapersonal Development (formulating opinions on issues affecting constituents), and Practical Competence (understanding and applying rules and protocols from governing documents).
Requirements
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate student
- Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized and creative problem solver
- Candidate must have a commitment to inclusion, social justice, and equity
- Candidate must have the ability to passionately speak with others
- Maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully pass 30 credit/year
- Perform all duties and instructions outlined in the ASUN Governing Documents for elections
- Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct
- Meet all deadlines set forth
- Attend all required meetings and trainings
- Work scheduled hours
- Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time
- Assist in the promotion of the mission of the Center for Student Engagement
- Behave in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity
- Refrain from engaging in situations that create a conflict of interest
Responsibilities
- Develop short-term and long-term strategies that enhance voter engagement
- Conduct the mandatory candidates meeting to inform all candidates regarding the elections process and guidelines
- Work with the Attorney General to facilitate the ASUN Primary and General Elections
- Ensure adherence to the Statues of the Associated Students throughout the elections process
- Work with CSE staff to develop and implement voter registration strategies
- Develop and implement educational presentations to encourage student participation in ASUN, local, state, and national elections
- Develop strategies to increase the participation of historically underrepresented groups in the elections and voting processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
