Student Worker – ASUN Co-Director of Student Elections and Democratic Engagement
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking to hire a Co-Director of Student Elections. The primary mission of this role is the facilitation of undergraduate student elections through a fair and efficient elections process as provided for in the Statutes of the Associated Students. Additionally, the director will enhance the student’s understanding of a career in public service and instill in students a deep sense of leadership and civic responsibility that contributes to the development of engaged citizens. The director will also assist in the execution of educational Democratic Engagement programming. Through involvement within ASUN and the Center for Student Engagement, students will be better prepared in areas such as Cognitive Complexity, Interpersonal Competence, Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement, Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application, Intrapersonal Development, and Practical Competence. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for employment by the Center for Student Engagement. Requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.00 and currently enrolled in 15 credit hours. If hired, you must successfully complete 30 hours per academic year to stay on track toward graduation.
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
- Candidate must adhere to the following guidelines: 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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