Student Worker - Media and Marketing Lead

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Student Media and Marketing Student Lead to support Inkblot and the Center for Student Engagement. You will organize project schedules, timelines, payments, and coordinate with designers and the Photo-Video Team Manager.

The role involves assisting with training materials, Workday hour management, and event calendars. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to work 10–20 hours per

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled full time.
• Have a good eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
• Understand ASUN, Inkblot, and university policies and why they exist.
• Be able to work 10+ hours per week in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to weekly Project Meetings.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings.
• Hold Graphic Designers accountable for staying up to date on projects in the Project Management Software.
• Assist Inkblot Graphic Designer in facilitating Client Meetings.
• Manage W2W schedule for Inkblot Team members.
• Manage and correct hours on Workday for student reporting to Coordinator.
• Ensure contact for printing and other media (Visix) is maintained.
• Maintain Inkblot promotional event calendars with Marcom.
• Collaborate to ensure project management software is maintained and used.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and with good quality.
• Ensure all designs are accessible and brand compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Policy and environment understanding

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Canva

Outlook

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution.

Job Description

The Student Media and Marketing Student Lead directly supports the Coordinator, Student Publications and Marketing in the Center for student Engagement in overseeing all daily operations within the scope of position. For Inkblot, this includes managing and organizing project schedules, timelines, and payments, checking in with the Graphic Designers and Inkblot - Photo-Video Team Manager. This role helps maintain timelines and project quality, and facilitating internal processes and external communications. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented student leader with a passion for creative strategy, project management, and team collaboration. For Student Media, this included help managing workday hour submissions, prepping training and meeting such as Development Day for the Center for Student Engagement and Student Media Advisory Board. Additionally, this student would help work with student media to develop training documents and timelines in coordination with the Student Media Leads.

Consequences of Error/Responsibility for Decisions

The Student Media and Marketing Student Lead is a key figure in ensuring the quality of Inkblot’s promotion. Therefore, any mistakes made have a chance of directly affecting more than just Inkblot. We are a student‑funded organization, so we always want to be using our resources toward the benefit of those students. Wastefulness is not encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to weekly Project Meetings.
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings.
• Hold Graphic Designers accountable for staying up to date on projects in the Project Management Software.
• Assist Inkblot Graphic Designer in facilitating Client Meetings.
• Manage W2W schedule for Inkblot Team members.
• Manage and correct hours on Workday and system for students reporting to the Coordinator, Student Publications and Marketing.
• Ensure contact for printing and other physical/digital media (Visix) are being maintained.
• Manage CSE promotional event calendars.
• Supporting Print Release procedures with Marcom.
• Maintain contact for needs of Student Media and support as needed.
• Collaborate to ensure project management software is being maintained and utilized.
• Ensure projects are being completed on time and with good quality.
• Ensure all designs are accessible and brand compliant.

Assisting the Director

The assistant director will be expected to assist the director with planning and implementing new marketing plans when they come up. In certain cases, work with the teams to assign projects, deadlines, and design aesthetics for projects to designers. Review finished work orders with director to identify strengths and weaknesses of each project and to make sure everything is fulfilled. Manage print inventory, mailboxes, and check out system. Be prepared to discuss any and all projects during Weekly Staff Meetings.

Reporting

In collaboration with Inkblot. Data Report Budget Report Handling Expenses Printing Ordering Office Supplies Accounts Other duties as assigned. Shared Responsibilities with Inkblot - Photo-Video Team Manager Reports Monthly Inkblot Requests. Counting which Departments use our services on a monthly basis. Creating progress reports for timelines on projects. Organize and file Print Release numbers. Memo Strategizing any necessary Marketing adjustments. Flyer/Print Distribution and ordering. Meet regularly with the staff advisor and team for check‑ins. Manage Calendars Outlook Up to Date (Especially for Photo/Video Bookings). Manage Agendas for Staff Meeting Document presence of staff during meetings. Document projects that are discussed during meetings. Document topics discussed during meetings. Build on manual and training foundations. Have a reflective session to figure out how to improve. Ensure the website is up to date.

Required Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Candidate must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled full time.
• Have a good eye for detail.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have a working knowledge of ASUN, Inkblot, and University policies and why they exist.
• Understand the ASUN, Inkblot, Student Media, and client working environment.
• Develop an understanding of Inkblot resources and organization tools.
• Demonstrate respect in any interactions.
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams, Canva, and Outlook.
• Be able to understand the big picture. Ex. How everything works together and what each step will lead to.
• Be self‑motivated to improve our organization.
• Have the ability to prepare reports and proposals when necessary.
• Develop knowledge of Apple computers.
• Be able to walk 1-2 miles easily.
• Be able to work within deadlines.
• Be impartial while working.
• Must be able to work at least 10 hours in the office per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license.
• Ability to drive occasionally in departmental vehicles.
• Schedule Expected hours per week: 10‑20 hours.

Compensation

Grade Student Employee Level 1 $13.25/hourly ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent50.0%

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant

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 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 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 initiative 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. For more information, please visit the University’s website.

University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno is the state of Nevada’s leading public research university. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 24,000 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 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 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been 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 University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada, 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, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a growing technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Founded where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the University’s beautiful, 290‑acre main campus is also a Nevada state arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure continues to expand, with the opening of the John Tulloch Business Building as well as the completion of a new state public health laboratory with groundbreaking for a life sciences building scheduled for 2027. The University has also invested in affordable housing for faculty and staff with its University Village, a series of fully renovated housing parcels located near campus. Collaborating with world‑renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple and Microsoft, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with a new devices and accessories. 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. Just one example is how the University is leading the way in the nation’s effort to develop new, clean energy sources that will power the country’s future through its selection as one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs) through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. Nevada’s Tech Hub strengthens America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. 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.

Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access

Zeva Edmondson Director, Title IX Coordinator Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784‑1547 [e-mail] The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, TitleIX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room206, m/s158, Reno, Nevada89557‑0158, Telephone: (775)784‑1547; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.20202‑1100; Telephone: 1‑800‑421‑3481 FAX: 202‑453‑6012; TDD: 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Si necesita alguna acomodación para completar una solicitud, comuníquese con Recursos Humanos en [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at UNR's website. 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.