Student Worker - Office of Civic and Community Engagement

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Office of Civic and Community Engagement (CCE). 

We are looking for emerging student leaders who love to learn, are self-reflective, creative, and have a collaborative spirit. If you are interested in partnering with us to promote a more welcoming and inclusive campus culture, we encourage you to apply. 

  

The CCE Student Worker will assist with event development, conducting research, data collection, resource development, collaboration, and co-facilitation of trainings and events. They will develop a comprehensive knowledge of civic and community engagement initiatives and programs. The CCE Student Worker acts as a student liaison for the Office of CCE to various committees, task force meetings, student government, and student organizations, such as through offering student-facing workshops and resources. The CCE Student Worker will interact with external community partners and must represent themselves with a high level of professionalism. They will be involved in developing high-level and sensitivity training and resources to create a more equitable campus for historically minoritized communities. We trust each CCE Student Worker to demonstrate autonomy, empathy and high-level emotional intelligence to engage in complex discussions around civic and community engagement and other topics.   

  

The CCE student worker will also support the daily operations of The Collective, offer administrative and office support duties, research strategies for successful student and employee engagement, and work with CCE staff to develop best practices for passive, social, and educational programming and student trainings. They will work on special projects agreed upon with the CCE staff. Training and coaching will be provided.  

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

Professional Development & Clerical Support 

• Support the day-to-day operations of The Collective. 

• Serve as a campus liaison between student organizations and CCE.  

• Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisors to discuss job responsibilities, development of programing topics, and feedback for growth. 

• Assist with office support, including creating and editing Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. 

• Receive training and professional development related to CCE topics. 

• Represent self and the office with a high degree of professionalism when engaging in leadership of peers. 

Outreach

• Work with the marketing team and other office student workers to create, post, and promote programming marketing materials via social media and develop resources. 

• Table and engage with larger campus community to promote CCE office programming and student training. 

Program & Training Development 

• Assist with the design and execution of CCE events & special projects as assigned. 

• Collaborate with student organizations, staff, and faculty to identify campus and community needs. 

• Assist with student-facing workshops and resource development related to civic and community engagement initiatives and practices.  

• Attend trainings, conferences, and professional development opportunities to gain additional expertise, skills, and knowledge related to relevant topics.   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

• Desire to promote resources that correspond to student needs for academic success and overall well-being. 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

• Experience with and/or open to learning to develop and post social media content using a variety of platforms such as Canva.

• Excellent verbal and written communication

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Work Hours:

This position will work 15 hours per week. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate:

$14.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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].

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-992-2611 | [email protected]) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

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.

  

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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