Student Worker- ASUN Director of Government Affairs

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

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 [phone] or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description 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.

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 undergraduate 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, maintaining a high level of integrity
• Other duties as called upon by my position
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in political science and government relations through course of study and/or prior work experience
• Existing and in-depth knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature
• Strong writing and policy analysis skills
• Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations and policymakers
• 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
• Budgeting experience
• Proficient at leading a cohesive team
• Commitment to advancing the specific foundational pillars of the Home Means Nevada Platform relating to the Department through: Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body Connecting with state, local and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education Furthering on-campus voter education and registration Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis Establishing a Financial Wellness Task Force with the University President’s Office to assess financial insecurity and recommend campus-wide solutions Investigating internal and external policy on student fee increases, emergency funding, tuition programs and innovative support systems

Responsibilities

• The Director shall provide non-partisan advice to the President, and frame recommendations for the President to advance student interests.
• The Director shall coordinate with the Director of Governmental Relations for the University of Nevada.
• The Director may delegate any of the Director’s functions to any other officer, employee or organizational unit of the Department. All other officers shall be appointed by the Director.
• The Director must attend all Committee on Democratic Civic Engagement meetings or must designate the Assistant Director to attend in their absence.
• The Director shall present a new appointment to the Senate within the following two weeks of said committee or Senate meeting if an executive appointment is reported unfavorably by the Senate Committee on Oversight or if an appointee is not passed by the Senate or if the Director is unable to find a qualified candidate within those two weeks, the Director must present to the Committee on Oversight and explain the circumstances.
• The Director shall act as President if, because of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President, Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Director of Clubs and Organizations, Director of Programming, Attorney General or Director of Public and Campus Relations to act as President.
• To have a report read or spoken into the record at minimum every other Senate meeting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees