Part-Time Assistant, Herbarium - FY 2025

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter. Job Description Tasks will include, but are not limited to: Mounting and databasing incoming specimens and filing them to increase the size of the research collection. Pulling specimens from the collection needed for use in various Botany and Biology classes (including BIOL 120, 122, 331, and 400) as well as for visiting researchers requesting specific specimens. Sorting specimens based on instructor need, such as for use in quizzes or in-class examples. Updating the taxonomy of the collection to reflect more modern sources, particularly the taxonomic system followed in BIOL 331 Interacting with and assisting visiting researchers. Supervising students and volunteers in specimen preparation and label formatting. Assisting the collection manager in events planning, such as Nevada Native Plant Society meetings and volunteer events such as plant mounting parties, plant identification flash courses, and group tours. Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 20.0% Required Attachment(s) To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be documented. Cover Letter Current Class Schedule NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date. For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN. Posting Close Date 06/30/2025 Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement. This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. 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. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.