Student Worker - ASUN Communications Coordinator

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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. ASUN is seeking to hire Communication Coordinators for the Department of Campus & Public  Relations.

Responsibilities

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To act in accordance with and support the Director & Assistant Director of Campus & Public Relations.

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To assist with departmental strategic plans and objectives.

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To focus on increasing the visibility of the association in the greater campus, local, state, and  national communities.

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Produce multimedia content to release weekly updates to the students about ASUN, including  but not limited to new initiatives, allocations of funds, passed legislation, and upcoming events.

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To cross-promote relevant content between the association's digital media platforms, including  but not limited to newsletters, blog posts, and social media.

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Oversee & guide marketing positions within ASUN.

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Attend the ASUN Senate meetings weekly OR biweekly.

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Create weekly legislation digests for social media to extend transparency between the  association and students.

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Aid the director with creating social media posts for the president.

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Aid the assistant director with the department's internship.

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To ensure that the association’s multimedia-content and ASUN website are compliant with  necessary accommodations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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To attend all ASUN retreats and trainings as decided by the Assistant Director of Campus &  Public Relations and the Director of Executive Outreach.

Required Qualifications

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Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

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Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits

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Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents

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Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct

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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

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Other duties as called upon the position

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience in fields such as marketing, journalism, communication studies, and/or related fields  through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively represent the Executive Branch  internally and externally

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Motivation to further the goals and initiatives under the We Are Nevada platform through:

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Collaborating with the Center for Student Engagement and other campus departments  to increase students’ awareness of access to resources to further their success

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Coordinating campus-wide surveys to undergraduate students with the Director of  Executive Outreach

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Meeting consistently with student groups on campus to formulate initiatives and

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avenues of support pertinent to the limitation and duties of the Executive Branch

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Extending participation in and awareness of the Pack Friendly Business Program with t he ASUN Vice President

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Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally  diverse people and communities

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Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with  multiple projects

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Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks

Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-term

Disclaimer
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 http://www.nevadaasun.com/documents/ for more  information.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%

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 [email protected].

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (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 a Communications Coordinator within the  Department of Campus and Public Relations and what you think you will contribute to the Associated  Students of the University of Nevada.
Contact Information for Two Professional References (required) - Please include name, contact  information, and relationships.
Writing Sample – (required) Please submit at least one sample of your writing that highlights your skills  in crafting statements and news/journalistic pieces. This sample can be drawn from your previous  academic coursework or professional experiences.
Portfolio – (required) Compile a document that includes an introduction about yourself and your goals  for the 94th Session for ASUN Public and Campus Relations. This includes specific ideas for defining and  advancing the brand image, reach, and understanding of ASUN across diverse avenues as well as specific
ideas for collaboration and events with a proposed timeline for April 2026 - April 2027.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be  established, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice  when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

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.

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