Student Worker - Academic Advising Center

Nevada State University

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Academic Advising Center. The student worker will provide excellent customer service support to Nevada State students while also serving as the first point-of-contact for all inquiries, scheduling, and phone calls to the Academic Advising Center.

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:

• Serve as the first point of contact for students and visitors at the front desk.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions and directing students to appropriate resources.
• Assist with scheduling advising appointments.
• Monitor and manage student check in systems and walk-in advising queues.
• Support advisors and administrative assistant tasks and office projects.

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.
• Previous customer service, receptionist, or front desk experience.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada does not sponsor employment-related visas)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting students in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

Work Hours:

This position will work up to 19.5 per week.

Hourly Rate:

$12.00 per hour.