Student Worker - Student Life Assistant

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the Student Worker – Student Life Assistant. The Office of Student Life supports student learning, engagement, and well-being by connecting students to campus opportunities.

This role requires autonomy and responsibility as you directly serve students and help enhance campus life. As a Be Engaged peer coach you will plan and execute events, assist clubs, and contribute to the Student Involvement Hub.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing with 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.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer coach for the Be Engaged Match Up program and guide students to campus involvement.
• Plan and execute large-scale campus events with the Coordinator of Student Life.
• Independently manage projects to advance the Office of Student Life, including social media, workshops, and events.
• Support the organizational development of student-driven clubs, including training materials, club fairs, and co-chairing the Clubs and Orgs Council.
• Enhance the daily operations of the Student Involvement Hub through programming, resource development, and assisting callers at the Rogers Student Center.

Skills

Social media content creation

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Currently enrolled student with 6+ credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker – Student Life Assistant.

The Office of Student Life exists to facilitate student learning and engagement opportunities that build community and promote holistic well‑being and transformative development of the Nevada State Student body. The Student Life Assistant position will support this mission by being a key player in the Office of Student Life’s mission to build a culture of involvement by directly serving students by getting them connected to the campus community. This role requires a significant level of autonomy and responsibility.

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 Fall2025, the enrollment surpassed8,400, 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/PacificIslander, 10% are Black/AfricanAmerican, 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. We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically under‑represented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer coach for the Be Engaged Match Up program, including meeting one‑on‑one with students and providing personalized recommendations for student organizations and other on‑campus involvement opportunities.
• Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to plan and execute large‑scale campus events.
• Independently manage projects as assigned to advance the mission of the Office of Student Life, such as social media, planning workshops, and planning and executing events.
• Work directly with the Coordinator of Student Life to support the organizational development of student‑driven clubs, including developing training materials, planning semesterly club fairs, serving as the co‑chair of the Clubs and Orgs Council, and meeting one‑on‑one with club leaders.
• Enhance the daily operations of the Student Involvement Hub by doing passive and active programming, identifying and creating resources to improve the space, answering all phone inquiries from the University’s main line, and providing guidance to guests in the Rogers Student Center.

Additional Opportunities

• Earn the credential of being a NASPA Certified Peer Educator.
• Staff the Welcome Desk in the Rogers Student Center Lobby.

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 United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment‑related visas).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Reels.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to generate new ideas for the Office of Student Life.
• Previous experience working on campus.
• Previous experience in a customer‑service driven position.
• Familiarity with BeEngaged.nevadastate.edu and how to maximize its value as an end‑user.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Work Hours: Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate: $14.00 per hour.

Eligibility to work in the United States: Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

NSHE Commitment to Non‑Discrimination: 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

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).
NSHE 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: Steven Kenney, TitleIX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV89002, Telephone: (702)992‑2320, Email: [e-mail]; to the Assistant Secretaryof 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: 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. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University’s Campus Emergency page. 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 SSA1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.