Student Worker- ASUN Assistant Director of IDEA

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is comprised of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN serves as a platform for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels. This role involves coordinating and overseeing the logistics, programming, research, and policy analysis of the Department of IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility). The Assistant Director will also be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the curriculum of the IDEA Internship program, including educational components and coordinating intern reporting structures. Additionally, the position requires attending ASUN retreats and trainings, and serving as a liaison to IDEA Interns, including reviewing candidates for the internship program.

Requirements

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Maintain a 2.00 GPA.
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.
Perform other duties as called upon by the position.

Nice To Haves

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.
Previous management, mentorship, or leadership experience with peers.
Prior event planning and budgeting experience, either through 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.
Proficiency to lead a cohesive team.
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.

Responsibilities

Help coordinate and oversee the logistics, programming, research, and policy analysis of the Department of IDEA.
Attend scheduled Department of IDEA meetings unless granted an excused absence, and run department meetings in the absence of or at the request of the Director.
Act as Director in the case of a vacancy in the Office of the Director of the Department until a new Director is appointed.
Assist members of the Department in the planning and implementation of all Department events and initiatives.
Plan, organize, and execute the curriculum of the IDEA Internship program, including producing educational components on topics such as multicultural awareness, student activism, event planning, policy analysis, data analysis, time management, and leadership skills.
Organize presentations or guest speakers to enhance the learning mission of the program.
Coordinate a system for interns to report to the appropriate officer within the Department of IDEA.
Serve as oversight and liaison to IDEA Interns.
Review candidates for the IDEA Internship for eligibility with the assistance of the administrative faculty of the Center for Student Engagement.
Attend all ASUN retreats and trainings as decided by the Director of IDEA and the Director of Executive Outreach.