Student Worker - ASUN Senate Committee Secretary
Description
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for Student Engagement is recruiting for a student worker to work as the ASUN Senate Committee Secretary.
Cognitive Complexity
Student Employees will be able to:
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Think critically and creatively.
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Use information to make informed choices
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Practice reflective thinking
Interpersonal Development
Student Employees will be able to:
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Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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Enhance interpersonal skills as they work as a team with co-workers
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Enhance customer service skills through service to others
Human and Civic Engagement
Student Employees will be able to identify and act on their civic responsibilities:
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Practical competence
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Use technology to assist with their duties and responsibilities in the workplace
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Demonstrate understanding of standards and expectations in the workplace
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Organize priorities around time management in the workplace
Responsibilities
The duties of the Committee Secretary shall include but are not limited to the following:
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Attend and transcribe the minutes of the Committee meetings
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Assist the Secretary of the Senate in tracking the attendance of Senators during Committee meetings
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Ensure the committee meetings abide by the standing rules of order
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Abide by Nevada Open Meeting Law with respect to NRS 241.035 and provide printed versions of the agenda for the public
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Preside during Senate meetings if instructed to do so by the Secretary of the Senate
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Provide the Secretary with copies of drafts and approved minutes
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Assist in assembling a book of minutes for the body, which shall contain the original records listed below for each meeting in the following order: The agenda, shall record each meeting for the public and work jointly with the Secretary of Senate of the Associated Students to appropriately file each recording
Required Qualifications
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Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno in a degree-seeking program
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Candidate must maintain good academic standing (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale)
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Candidate must be continuously enrolled in at least 30 academic credits throughout the duration of the employment
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Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel or willing to learn
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Students must be able to listen to recordings of meetings and type our minutes from the meeting in a fast pace nature
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 10-15
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$13.00/hr
Center for Student Engagement Student Employee Learning Outcomes
Through employment within the ASUN Center for Student Engagement, students will be better prepared to: Knowledge acquisition, integration, construction, and application: Student employees will be exposed to various methods of researching and accessing information. Student Employees will gain knowledge of the organization and university mission.
Center for Student Engagement Student Employee Mission
The vision for the student employment program in the ASUN Student Engagement Center is to convert a traditional work environment into learning-outcomes based culture. When successful implementation is achieved, student employees will learn skills beyond the practical aspects of their jobs (learning outcomes) that compare to the skills employers are looking for after graduation. Learning outcomes for employment will also support the academic mission of the University. We hope to provide opportunities that will enhance student employees with civic engagement, critical thinking skills, leadership skills and personal growth.
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
25.0%
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)
Contact Information for Three References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
08/4/2026
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.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – th