What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Orientation Leader, New Student Initiatives position at University of Nevada, Reno?
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 (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.
Job Description
Are you ready to lead and make a difference? We’re looking for energetic students to join our team and help welcome the next generation of Wolf Pack students! This is your chance to make a real impact, build your leadership skills, and welcome new students to the Wolf Pack community. If you’re ready to be part of an unforgettable summer experience, we want to hear from you!
- Reasonable accommodations will be made for students requiring assistance.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Guiding campus tours
- Sharing Wolf Pack traditions
- Lead small groups of 12-15 new students through their orientation experience.
- Lead student and family engagement activities
- Assist with check-in stations
- Help with event setup and breakdown
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
- Candidate must be an undergraduate student in Fall 2025
- Candidate must maintain a 2.5 Cumulative GPA and be on track to complete 30 credits/year
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week: 10-12 hour shifts on Orientation days
Schedule also includes a required 3-week leadership training where you’ll develop key skills in leadership, teamwork, and public speaking.
Summer Schedule
Orientation Leaders will work on campus 20-35 hours per week between May 27 and August 17st.
- Students who start another job mid-August, such as being a RA or NevadaFIT Mentor, will end their contract earlier based on the start of the other job. Additional hours may be available.
- Students are allowed to enroll in one Summer class during first OR second session not both sessions or the mini-session. Asynchronous, on-line courses are also allowed.
- The Summer schedule includes a vacation block June 29-July 6. Weekends are off, except for June 28, July 19 and August 16-17.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$14.00/hr
All Orientation Leaders earn:
- $400 in food bucks for the Summer.
- Access to the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center for the Summer.
- Summer uniform which includes 2 polo shirts, a jacket and a back pack.
- Students who may need on campus housing should inquire about housing options.
Want more information?
Attend one of the scheduled information sessions listed below.
- Tuesday, 2/11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm – Nevada LLC Multipurpose Room
- Friday, 2/21, 12:00pm – 1:00pm – New Student Initiatives, JCSU Rm. 203*
- Wednesday, 2/26, 3:00pm – 4:00pm – New Student Initiatives, JCSU Rm. 203
Attend virtually at https://unr.zoom.us/j/2659003244
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
62.5%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV – (required) 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 clearly documented.
Cover Letter – (required)
Contact Information for Two References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.
Application Question – (required) Please submit a word document/pdf answering the following questions, and please limit your answers to 4-6 sentences.
- Why is orientation important?
- Describe your leadership experiences and how they will help you in this role.
- Why do you think you’ll enjoy being an Orientation Leader?
- What are your favorite Nevada traditions
Posting Close Time
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on March 14th, 2025. This posting will close at 12:00 AM on March 15th, 2025.
Posting Close Date
03/15/2025
Note to Applicant
A 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 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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