Student Worker - Career Ambassador

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Career Ambassador. The student worker will be an integral component in providing career development services to Nevada State students in the Career Services Center (CSC). Career Ambassadors will be required to go through ongoing paid training prior to the start of each semester.

We are interested in applicants who are motivated, able to learn new skills quickly, enjoy helping others, and are detail-oriented. Interested applicants should be comfortable with a high level of responsibility and in good academic standing.  Professionalism and a willingness to help others is a must. Career Ambassadors must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills as well as an ability to connect with diverse individuals.

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:

Customer Service & Student Success Support

• Provide friendly and attentive customer service; greeting and assisting students, alumni and prospective students and their families with general questions regarding CSC services and resources; answer office phone calls and walk-in questions. 
• Conduct outreach to students enrolled in our Undeclared Exploratory Freshman career advising initiative to encourage students to schedule their required 1:1 appointment with our Freshman/Sophomore Career Advisor.   
• Conduct outreach to follow-up and collect data on CSC events, services provided, etc. as requested.  
• Conduct pop-up tabling on campus to inform students of our services and direct them to our office. 

Event Planning & Facilitation

• Assist with the implementation of career development workshops and events (help with set-up, check-in, take-down, etc.), including large-scale events such as career fairs. 
• As schedule allows, help facilitate presentations to Nevada State classes on the center’s resources and services. 

General Administrative Duties

• Help sort incoming donations to the Career Services Career Closet. 
• Conduct data analysis and compile reports for programming and initiatives upon request. 
• Support management of departmental online platforms including posting job and internship opportunities on our Handshake college career networking site 

Other Duties as Assigned

• Students will have the opportunity to propose and /or co-develop new role responsibilities based on their skill set and interests. Each student will be assigned responsibilities that align with both departmental need and student career aspirations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 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.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate excellent customer services skills and foster a welcoming rapport.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exhibit leadership and initiative; be dependable, display self-discipline and professionalism.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain FERPA standards and manage sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of available student support services at Nevada State.
• Able to work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends; student workers will always be notified well in advance of any evening or weekend hours; evening/weekend hours are rare but may be required a few times per year).

Work Hours:

This position will work 12-19.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Occasionally, Career Ambassadors will be asked to work weeknights and/or weekends to assist with career-related events. Career Ambassadors are required to attend paid training prior to the beginning of each fall semester. 

Hourly Rate:

$14.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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 apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents: 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-992-2611 | career@nevadastate.edu) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to 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.

  

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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