Intern - Policy Analyst

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University in Henderson, NV invites applications for the Intern - Policy Analyst role, supporting policy development, benchmarking, and implementation across departments. The position conducts research to inform recommendations, reviews and proofs drafts for clarity, and assists with the policy management system, workflows, and document formatting.

It also supports data tracking, communications about policy updates, and responds to routine inquiries.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher while enrolled as a degree-seeking student.
• Enrolled with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support policy development, revision, and benchmarking.
• Review, edit, and proofread policy drafts for clarity and consistency.
• Support the policy management system, including workflows and document formatting.
• Assist with data and records, tracking review/renewal dates and version control.
• Communicate policy updates to faculty, staff and stakeholders and answer routine inquiries.

Skills

Research

Policy analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

GPA 2.0+

Enrollment as degree-seeking student

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Intern - Policy Analyst.

About the institution: 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 underserved 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. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support the development, revision, and benchmarking of institutional policies, including reviewing peer institution policies, relevant laws/regulations, and best practices to inform recommendations.
• Review, edit, and proofread draft policies and procedures for clarity, consistency, formatting, and adherence to university policy templates and style standards.
• Provide support for the policy management system, including uploading and formatting documents, updating workflows, tracking approval status, and troubleshooting routine access issues.
• Assist with data and records support for the policy office, including tracking policy review/renewal dates, maintaining version control, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Assist with communicating policy updates and announcements to faculty, staff, and other stakeholders, and respond to routine policy-related inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.

Eligibility to work in the UnitedStates without sponsorship (NevadaState does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Work Hours: This position will work 10 - 19.5 hours per week. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $14.00 per hour.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Posting Close Date05/31/2027

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. Nevada State University does not sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

NSHE 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).

EEO/Title IX

Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 [phone] [e-mail] Nevada State University does not discriminate ...