Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a student worker for The Research and Innovation Department. This position will work the front desk of the Innevation Center and serve as the first point of contact for all Innevation Center patrons. This position is open for all majors and is not exclusive to business students.

The Innevation Center is located off-campus at 450 Sinclair St., Reno. The candidate selected for this position must be available and willing to work Tuesdays and Thursdays through the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities include answering questions and providing information on the Innevation Center services both over the phone and in person, building and maintaining professional relationships with the Innevation Center's large community of members, providing tours, taking payments, logging member information, doing building walk-throughs, scheduling events and meetings, and assisting and directing patrons as needed. The candidate will also assist the Innevation Center managers with various building operations and event logistics tasks such as room set up/tear down, event coordination, development of services, and interfacing with University Facilities. The candidate will perform various clerical duties as needed.

Required qualifications include being enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno as an undergraduate student, enrolled in at least 1 credit, able to regularly work a minimum of 15 hours per week, and able to work onsite. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional customer service skills including good communication skills, problem-solving skills, and independent thinking. Candidates must enjoy working with people and be detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and reliable.

Preferred qualifications include experience in customer service, working in a professional office environment, and a fast-paced business environment. Experience operating audio-visual equipment such as projectors, speakers and microphones, and video conferencing equipment is preferred but not required.

This position can work up to 25 hours per week during the semester and more during Summer and Winter breaks. Work times are available Monday-Saturday, with weekend and evening hours available.

Compensation grade is Student Employee Level 2. This position is exempt and has a full-time equivalent of 62.5%.

Attach the following to your application: Resume, Cover Letter, Class Schedule for Spring 2026, and Contact Information for Two References.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.