Student Worker - Academic Advising Center

Nevada State University; United States; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the Student Worker - Academic Advising Center. This role supports daily operations, answers phone calls, emails, texts and live chats, files documents, and assists with data entry in Microsoft Excel.

Applicants must be in good academic standing with a 2.0+ GPA, be enrolled in at least 6 credits, and be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position offers up to 19.5 hours per week at $12.00 per hour, based in Henderson, NV.

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.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, emails, text messages, and live chats to the office.
• File and upload documents into student accounts.
• Make copies of Academic Advising documents.
• Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct to the proper office(s) or individual(s).
• Data entry into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
• Make suggestions on how to streamline a process or task that involves the Academic Advising Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritize

Professional demeanor

Microsoft Word basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Academic Advising Center.

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

• Answer phone calls, emails, text messages, and live chats to the office.
• File and upload documents into student accounts.
• Make copies of Academic Advising documents.
• Greet office guests, answer questions, and direct to the proper office(s) or individual(s).
• Data entry into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
• Make suggestions on how to streamline a process or task that involves the Academic Advising Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Work Hours

This position will work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$12.00 per hour.

Exempt

No Full-Time Equivalent 0.0%

Closing Date

06/30/2027

Application Process

The search committee chair or hiring manager will contact you if you are selected for an interview. You will receive updates on the status of your application via your candidate home account. The hiring process for our open positions can vary in length. Please continue to check our job site for open positions.

Equality and Diversity Statements

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).

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA-1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Contact Information for Title IX

Griffen Farrar Associate Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #372 Henderson, NV 89002

[phone] [e-mail]

Griffen Farrar, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Additional Information

Information pertaining to security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University's Campus Emergency page.