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Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for a Student Worker - Workforce Development - Scorpion STEAM Academy Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will heavily contribute to the coordination and implementation of Workforce Development programming.
Scorpion STEAM Academy (SSA) at Nevada State University supports the development and growth of its diverse community of young STEAM learners through innovative, engaging experiences that promote the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to enhance student's personal, academic, and professional career success while meeting the needs of tomorrow's workforce. SSA promotes an increased interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, including their applications in art and music, through targeted classroom-based learning reinforced by hands-on projects and educational field trips to facilities of industry partners.
Summer 2024 camps will take place from Monday-Friday between June and July. The incumbent can expect to work between 4-8 hours a day. SSA day camps will run the following weeks
Week 1: June 3rd through June 7th.
Week 2: June 10th through June 14th.
Week 3: June 17th through June 21st.
Week 4: June 24th through June 28th.
No camps the week of July 1st through July 5th.
Week 5: July 8th through July 12th.
Week 6: July 15th through July 19th.
Week 7: July 22nd through July 26th
Continued employment into the academic year is not guaranteed as the SSA is a limited term program.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
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 under-served 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.
A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.
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:
SSA Program Assistant will perform specialized and technical duties requiring research and analysis, independent decision-making, and application of best practices in support of activities. The incumbent, with limited supervision from the Director and Program Specialist, will be expected to:
Program Management & Development

• Maintain and demonstrate a working knowledge of Workforce Development procedures and policies plus relevant University regulations to perform duties requiring a higher degree of responsibility and judgement without supervision.
• Produce highly technical reports that synthesize and summarize research in support of unit activities, this includes grant writing assistance.
• Assist with recruitment, training, coordination of student workers and program volunteers while providing effective mentorship and support to peers.

General Administrative Duties

• Prioritize work to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with little to no supervision and/or training.
• Perform data entry and assist with the evaluation and reporting of program-specific assessment data.
• Students will have the opportunity to co-develop role responsibilities that align with departmental needs based on their skill set, interests, and career aspirations.
• Assist with database management, including duties related to the creation, reading, updating, and deleting of data in a database.
• Assist with web development (e.g., Workforce page and registration) to ensure that the website is visually appealing, easy to navigate, and adherent to accessibility requirements.

SSA Program-Specific Support

• Demonstrate initiative to facilitate implementation and coordination of SSA activities and personnel.
• Promote high educational outcome expectations for SSA students by fostering an inclusive environment and through effective classroom management.
• Supervise assigned administrative activities, including but not limited to, drop-off and pick-up procedures, program inventory, and material/supply purchasing for SSA.
• Supervise lower-level student workers, including during off-campus SSA activities (e.g., field trips).
• Participate in SSA activities as needed including, but not limited to, classroom lessons, site visits, presentations.
• Offer instructional support, as needed, by assisting with delivery of SSA specialized technical programming in a structured environment.

Other Expectations

• Maintain a professional demeanor and demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and receive/apply constructive feedback.
• Provide advanced and outstanding customer service through excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Perform other duties requiring an exceptionally diversified skillset, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 at Nevada State.
• Commitment to work 20-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from June 1 to July 31.
• Strong communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and strong interest in working with diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

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

• Experience working with youth, including demonstrated sensitivity to diverse minority populations.
• Have an interest in higher education administration and/or youth programming.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or another language.
• Eligible for federal work-study financial aid program.
• Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid (training will be provided to all employees).

Work Hours:
Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.
February-May: Student employees will work up to 19.5 hours per week during academic periods and while classes are in session.
June-August: Student workers may be able to work Monday-Friday, 35-40 hours per week between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, if approved by the campus Executive of the department and so as long as student employees are not enrolled in any classes during the summer term.
There is a mandatory training on May 28-29, 2024 for all SSA student workers.
Hourly Rate:
$15.25 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
48.8%
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 apply@nevadastate.edu.
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 | career@nevadastate.edu to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.
Posting Close Date
06/30/2024
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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