Student Worker- ASUN Advocacy Director, Government Affairs

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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.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Advocacy Director are as follows:

• Track the legislative process, sit in on external meetings, and connect students to their representatives to voice their opinions;
• Facilitate and organize efforts to gauge students and interests in opinions on various issues; and
• Register as a lobbyist during school years in which the Nevada State legislature will be in session.

Required Qualifications

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

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits
• Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents
• Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct
• Meet all deadlines set forth, attend all required meetings and training, work scheduled hours, properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time, assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada, behave in a manner that is ethical, maintain a high level of integrity
• Other duties as called upon by my position

I understand if I do not adhere 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in political science and government relations through course of study and/or prior work experience
• Existing knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature
• Motivation to support the goals and initiatives of ASUN including:
  • Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body
  • Connecting with state, local, and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues
  • Actively tracking bill draft requests for 84th Nevada State Legislature aligned with student interests
  • Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education
  • Furthering on-campus voter education and registration
  • Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis
• Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations, and policymakers
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities
• Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects
• Willingness to work in a team environment and mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters
• Ability to time-manage and create proactive systems for monitoring relevant government bodies and policymakers
• Access to consistent and reliable transportation to Carson City during the week throughout the 83rd Nevada State Legislative Session
• Willingness to work in a team environment and mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$3,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-term