Student Worker - Curricular Affairs

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Student Worker to support the Office of Curricular Affairs at the School of Medicine. The role provides administrative and clerical assistance to the Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship curriculum teams, working closely with medical students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating clinical experiences, running reports, and ensuring timely evaluation submissions.

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with DocuSign and Zoom
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information
• Proficient in proofreading/copy-editing
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to work year-round as required

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship curriculum teams
• Coordinate medical student clinical experiences and orientations
• Run reports and complete data transfers
• Follow up with preceptors and students for evaluation completion
• Develop and implement educational materials for medical students
• Handle clerical duties and special projects as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records and sensitive information

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

DocuSign

Zoom

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Proofreading

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail]. Job Description Build and strengthen your professional skill set while supporting the Office of Curricular Affairs at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. This student employment opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful administrative experience and professional development to enhance their resume or CV. The Student Worker will provide administrative and clerical support to both the Pre-Clerkship (Years 1-2) and Clerkship (Years 3-4) curriculum teams. This position works closely with medical students, faculty, and staff, including the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education Manager, and curriculum coordinators. Responsibilities require strong customer service, organization, critical thinking, time management, and the ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities in addition to general clerical duties, they will assist with:

• Coordinating medical student clinical experiences
• Assisting with periodic orientations
• Running reports and completing data transfers
• Regularly following up with preceptors and students for evaluation completion
• Participate in the development and implementation of educational materials and resources for medical students.
• Clerical duties and special projects assigned by the Assistant Dean and the Clinical Education Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records and sensitive information

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must have intermediate proficiency in applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, DocuSign, Zoom, etc.
• Candidate must have the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Successful candidates enjoy working within a high-stakes, deadline-focused environment
• Candidate must keep confidentiality when working with sensitive material
• Candidate must be proficient in proof-reading/copy-editing
• Candidate must have the ability to work year-round (vacations permitted)
• Candidate currently enrolled in or anticipating enrolling in the UNR M.D. Program are not eligible for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university program focused on education, administration, healthcare, or other related fields
• Candidate has experience in an office or similar environment
• Candidate has the desire to work year-round through November 2026 or May 2027, depending on graduation date

Working Hours & Schedule

Schedule Expected hours to work per week: 20 Established per semester around class schedule Hours preferably within the business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location will be primarily at the Moana Clinic, though travel to the UNR Medicine main campus will be necessary at times

Compensation

Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 2 $18.00/hourly ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent50.0%

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 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 more than 23,000 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 the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University 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. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. 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 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.

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