Student Worker - Engineering Ambassadors

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Job Description

The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for Engineering Ambassadors for The Engineering Recruitment and Outreach Program. Engineering Ambassadors will assist the Undergraduate and Graduate Recruiter with recruitment activities and social media for the College of Engineering. In addition, the ambassador will be working with other members of the Recruitment and Outreach team, as needed. The ambassador will be collaborating with stakeholders across the campus to help in the recruitment of prospective students by creating an engaging environment. The Engineering Ambassadors will be participating in these recruitment efforts by producing/filming and participating in videos to be used across a few platforms to engage prospective students and their families.

The Engineering Ambassadors will also assist in high school visits whether that is at the respective high school’s college and career events or by visiting classrooms to discuss the College of Engineering. Engineering Ambassadors will also assist in events hosted by other offices on campus. These events will be interactive and engaging with prospective students and their families. In addition, events throughout the semester will be scheduled by the College of Engineering that will include participation in varying forms of engaging with students, creating photo or video content, and assisting in logistics of events.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Create videos with faculty and other students to promote College of Engineering’s majors, programs, research, etc.

• In addition to the video create a written piece (100 to 150 words) describing the topic of the video

• Create videos for social media and other systems as needed.

• Will work on content/trends that may do well on social media

• May also be asked to work on editing of content

• Collaborate with faculty in College of Engineering and other departments across campus (i.e., Office for Prospective Students) to assist in recruitment efforts.

• Assist Recruiter and Coordinator of Recruitment and Outreach with high school visits or fairs.

• Assist Recruiter with Nevada Bounds, Nevada Exclusives and other on campus/virtual events as needed.

• Be comfortable with speaking 1:1 with students or their families about the College of Engineering.

• May include discussing degrees, research, living learning communities, clubs and organizations, College of Engineering student resources as well as campus student resources

• May assist with presentations at events or high school visits as needed.

• May be asked to be in some videos for social media, website use or other management systems.

• Assist with retention phone calls to admitted students that have not accepted their admissions.

• Will meet 1:1 with supervisor (Recruiter) monthly.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be an undergraduate engineering major at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Must be familiar with Microsoft products (i.e., Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Candidate must be self-motivated and a creative problem solver.
Candidate must have effective leadership and communication skills.
Candidate has excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
Candidate can work independently and in team settings, carrying out assignment to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 15

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

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 – (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.

Class Schedule for Fall 2024– (required)

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

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 .

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