Student Worker - ASUN Senator, College of Engineering

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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire an ASUN Senator for the College of Engineering. 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.

In General

A Senator, elected by peers in the college of the senator’s major, serves a broad set of functions within the Association. However, the primary role of the Senator is that of a legislator, amending and generating bills and resolutions which best reflect the needs and voices of the students during the Senators term as Senator. Senators must maintain a GPA consistent with the requirements of the Constitution, from an institution of higher education.

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

Responsibilities

The Senator is in the prime position to communicate between students and heads of colleges. The duties of the Senator include, but are not limited to:

• Host four office hours within a two-week period

• Regularly attend the entirety of the convening of the Senate and its committees to which the Senator has been assigned. Inability to attend the entirety of Senate meetings on a weekly basis will result in disqualification from the Office of Senator. In the instance of disqualification, a Senator shall resign from office

• Report during committee meetings to which the senator is assigned with respect to the Senators activities as the previous meeting, whenever the chair of the committee requests

• Mentor and educate Legislative Intern(s) that may be assigned to them in concurrence with the standards proposed by the Speaker Pro Tempore and approved by the Senate body for that session

• Regularly attend meetings of the Student Advisory Board of the college which the officers are representing or take initiative regarding an inactive or nonexistent advisory board

ASUN Senator Position:

• 3 opening for the College of Engineering

Required Qualifications

During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Senator must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Senator must a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits

• Senator must have a declared major in the college you wish to represent

• Senator must perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct

• Senator must meet all deadlines set forth

• Senator must attend all required meetings and training

• Senator must work scheduled hours

• Senator must properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time

• Senator must assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada

• Senator must in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity

• Other duties as called upon by my position

• I understand not adhering 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

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

$17.36/hr through a stipend for the 93rd session that runs from April 2025 – April 2026

Disclaimer

The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position.

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 jobs@unr.edu.

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 Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

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 – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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