Student Assistant - Health and Safety

USAC Health and Safety Team Support

USAC is a non-profit, university-affiliate study abroad organization headquartered on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1982, USAC has provided opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the global society of the 21st century.

USAC's success is a product of our staff, both in the US and abroad. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best and seek high-energy individuals who believe in the importance of international education and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Support the Health and Safety team with communication with enrolled students, data entry, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following:

• Be able to manage detailed projects with responsibility and autonomy
• Have proficient to strong Excel and database skills
• Be available to work both during the academic year and during university breaks (i.e., time off around holidays and breaks is no problem, but we are open year-round)

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, non-exempt, and non-benefited position. It will be paid on an hourly basis at $14.00 an hour. This is an in-person position with the possibility of some remote work.

General Responsibilities

• Perform data entry, audit online databases, and other clerical work
• Create emergency contact lists and update regularly
• Process student forms
• Upload health and safety documents
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties as Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Current UNR student
• Available to work 10-19 hours a week
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Highly preferred: alumnus of a USAC program and/or international study/travel experience
• MUST be proficient in Excel

Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced level of written and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented and well organized, with a knowledge of and appreciation for study abroad
• Experience with Excel, including the ability to create spreadsheets and work with data in spreadsheets
• Experience using and editing Word and PowerPoint
• Prefer someone with demonstrated experience or interest in student health and wellness
• Ability to work as part of a team

Benefit

USAC offers a Specialty Program Discount benefit for those employees who qualify.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The duties of this job are mainly performed in a regular office environment with occasional small trips outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.