Graduate Assistant - NevadaFIT

Job Description

The NevadaFIT office at the university of Nevada, Reno is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant for the academic year and Summer months.

This graduate assistant will have an integral role in the development and implementation of the NevadaFIT 2025 program.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Coordinator and Director of NevadaFIT, the graduate assistant will provide general support for the NevadaFIT program.

Responsibilities

Specific duties will vary depending on the time of the year and the needs of the NevadaFIT office, and include :

Assist with supervision of 2-4 NevadaFIT central student staff members

Assist with recruitment and training of NevadaFIT mentors and NevadaFIT central student staff

Represent the NevadaFIT program by attending University recruitment events

Promote awareness and engagement of the NevadaFIT program through social media platforms

Provide customer service and adequate communication with incoming students and their families

Attend regular NevadaFIT planning meetings with camp coordinators and NevadaFIT staff

Oversee student rosters including NevadaFIT participants, TransferFIT applicants, and NevadaFIT mentor applicants

Provide communication to TransferFIT applicants and attendees

Provide logistical assistance during the NevadaFIT and TransferFIT programs

Complete Survey and data analysis

Other duties as assigned, including various administrative tasks for implementing the NevadaFIT program

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must :

Be admitted to a degree-granting program at the University of Nevada, Reno

Be in good academic standing

Be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits for the academic year

Maintain an overall graduate studies GPA of at least 3.00

Candidate must be available for 20 hours per week during the semester during regular daytime hours

Candidate must be available as the week of NevadaFIT in August will require availability of evening and weekend hours

Candidate must exhibit superb customer service skills

Candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Candidate must be able to carry out physical activity requirements commensurate with duties of the position (i.e., walk up multiple flights of stairs in case of an emergency, lift 25 pounds, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with NevadaFIT as a participant and / or mentor

Currently pursuing graduate study in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.), Higher Education Administration (M.A.), Equity & Diversity in Education (M.

S.), Education (Ph.D.), or related program of study

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week : 20

This is a year-long Graduate Assistantship (August 2024 - August 2025).

Compensation Grade

Graduate Assistant

This position includes a salary of $1,700 per month, medical coverage, and a tuition waiver for up to 9 credits for the Fall and Spring semesters.

Contact Information

For more information on the position, please email Emilly Borthwick-Wong at .

Exempt

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 .

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 (optional)

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. 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.

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 American 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 21,000 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 it 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.

In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations : the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L.

Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

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 nearly 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