Co-Director of Student Elections and Democratic Engagement

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 (775) 784-1495 or [email protected].

Job Description

Through involvement within ASUN and the Center for Student Engagement, students will be better prepared to:

Cognitive Complexity

• The Student Employee can diagnose problems, generate and choose between multiple solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

• The Student Employee can transform information into knowledge, use the knowledge to make a judgment, and then make purposeful actions.

Interpersonal Competence

• The Student Employee can develop an understanding of group dynamics and effective teamwork.

Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement

• The Student Employee can recognize the importance of and actively seek contributions from those with differing perspectives.

• The Student Employee can explain how government functions and interacts with constituents.

Knowledge Acquisition, Construction, Integration, and Application

• The Student Employee understand the importance of and work to develop professional relationships with constituents, staff, faculty, peers, etc.

Intrapersonal Development

• The Student Employee can gather and analyze information in order to formulate opinions on issues that affect my constituents.

Practical Competence

• The Student Employee can understand and apply rules and protocols set forth in all governing documents.

Note: By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for employment by the Center for Student Engagement. Requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.00 and currently enrolled in 15 credit hours.  If hired, you must successfully complete 30 hours per academic year to stay on track toward graduation. Please refer to the Center for Student Engagement (775-784-6589) for more information.

Responsibilities

The Director of Student Elections and Democratic Engagement will:

• Develop short-term and long-term strategies that enhance voter engagement

• Conduct the mandatory candidates meeting to inform all candidates regarding the elections process and guidelines

• Work with the Attorney General to facilitate the ASUN Primary and General Elections

• Ensure adherence to the Statues of the Associated Students throughout the elections process

• Work with CSE staff to develop and implement voter registration strategies

• Develop and implement educational presentations to encourage student participation in ASUN, local, state, and national elections

• Develop strategies to increase the participation of historically underrepresented groups in the elections and voting processes

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate student

• Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized and creative problem solver

• Candidate must have a commitment to inclusion, social justice, and equity

• Candidate must have the ability to passionately speak with others

• Candidate must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Maintain a 2.00 GPA and successfully pass 30 credit/year.

  • Perform all duties and instructions outlined in the ASUN Governing Documents for elections.

  • Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct.

  • Meet all deadlines set forth.

  • Attend all required meetings and trainings.

  • Work scheduled hours.

  • Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time.

  • Assist in the promotion of the mission of the Center for Student Engagement.

  • Behave in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity.

  • Refrain from engaging in situations that create a conflict of interest.

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10-15

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

$13.25/hr

Department Information

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada 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. The ASUN Center for Student Engagement works collaboratively with ASUN, the office of the Associate Vice President for Student Life and the division of Student Services to engage, educate and empower undergraduate students to take action in the best interests of the student body and the University community. Professional staff will interview candidates.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

37.5%

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 Two References – (optional) 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

12/31/2026

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 – 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.

University of Nevada, Reno