Student Worker - Student Wellness

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Henderson, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the Student Worker - Student Wellness position, supporting food security initiatives and managing pantry operations across campus.

You will assist with inventory, front-facing service, and data entry, while upholding confidentiality and a respectful, inclusive environment for students.

This role offers 10–15 hours weekly at $12.00 per hour and requires enrollment as a degree-seeking student with good standing.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 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).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Exhibit leadership and initiative; be dependable, display self-discipline and professionalism.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Knowledge of computer applications, office systems, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, show initiative, work well with others, and stay focused.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative and diverse team.
• Respond promptly to changing priorities.
• Learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to lift and carry moderate-weight items (food boxes and supplies) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Food Pantry & Snack Box Operations: Restock and organize the main food pantry, mini-pantry, and campus snack box locations; monitor inventory levels; assist with food deliveries and donations; keep pantry spaces clean and welcoming.
• Inventory & Data Support: Track inventory and usage; assist with data entry related to pantry distribution; maintain organized storage and labeling.
• Confidentiality & Student Support: Greet students respectfully; provide basic information about Student Wellness services; maintain confidentiality.
• Outreach & Engagement Support: Support awareness efforts and tabling events related to food security; assist with other Student Wellness initiatives.
• Training & Development: Participate in initial and ongoing training related to student wellness and campus resources.
• General Office Support: Light admin tasks; answer phones and route inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled as a degree seeking student (min 6 credits)

Job description

Job Description Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Student Wellness.

The Student Wellness Team is committed to fostering holistic student wellness through collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered support. Our mission is to empower students by helping them identify and address challenges, develop essential skills, and gain insights that lead to positive personal growth. Through advocacy and empowerment, we strive to create a nurturing environment that supports the mental, physical, and emotional health of all students, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive throughout their journey at Nevada State University.

This position plays an essential role in supporting food security initiatives across campus. This position assists with maintaining the full-sized pantry, mini-pantry, and wellness snack box locations to ensure students have consistent, dignified access to food resources. The student worker will support inventory management, restocking, organization, and basic front-facing service functions while upholding the values of confidentiality, respect, and care. This role is ideal for a student who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the well-being of fellow Scorpions.

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.

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 underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

• Food Pantry & Snack Box Operations Restock and organize the main food pantry, mini-pantry, and campus snack box locations.
  Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs.
  Assist with receiving, sorting, and organizing food deliveries and donations.
  Ensure pantry spaces are clean, orderly, welcoming, and accessible.
• Inventory & Data Support Assist with tracking inventory and usage patterns.
  Support basic data entry related to pantry distribution.
  Maintain organized storage systems and labeling.
• Confidentiality & Student Support Greet students accessing pantry resources in a respectful and welcoming manner.
  Provide basic information about Student Wellness services.
  Assist students with understanding pantry processes as needed.
  Maintain confidentiality and exercise diligence with sensitive information.
  Uphold the office’s commitment to service quality, student empowerment, diversity, and respect.
• Outreach & Engagement Support Assist with awareness efforts related to food security initiatives.
  Support tabling events or campus engagement activities as assigned.
  Support additional Student Wellness initiatives as assigned.
• Training & Development Participate in initial and ongoing training related to student wellness, food insecurity awareness, and campus resources.
  Learn and follow all Student Wellness policies and procedures.
• General Office Support Assist with light administrative tasks.
  Answer phones, take messages, and route inquiries appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 2.5 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).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Exhibit leadership and initiative; be dependable, display self-discipline and professionalism.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Knowledge of computer applications, office systems, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, show initiative, work well with others, and stay focused.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative and diverse team.
• Respond promptly to changing priorities.
• Learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to lift and carry moderate-weight items (food boxes and supplies) as needed.
• Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Work Hours

This position will work 10-15 hours per week. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$12.00 per hour.

Posting Close Date06/30/2027

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

Nevada State University does not currently 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 on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. 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. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, 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. 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 pertaining to 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 SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.