Job Details

Asun Director Of Government Affairs

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) is made up of every undergraduate student at the University of Nevada. ASUN provides a means for students to voice concerns and address issues at the university, local, state, national, and international levels.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Director of Government Affairs are as follows:

• The Director shall provide non-partisan advice to the President, and frame recommendations for the President to advance student interests.
• The Director shall coordinate with the Director of Governmental Relations for the University of Nevada.
• The Director may delegate any of the Director's functions to any other officer, employee, or organizational unit of the Department.
• All other officers shall be appointed by the Director.
• The Director must attend all Committee on Democratic Civic Engagement meetings or must designate the Assistant Director to attend in their absence.
• The Director shall present a new appointment to the Senate within the following two weeks of said committee or Senate meeting if an executive appointment is reported unfavorably by the Senate Committee on Oversight or if an appointee is not passed by the Senate, or if the Director is unable to find a qualified candidate within those two weeks, the Director must present to the Committee on Oversight and explain the circumstances.
• The Director shall act as President if, because of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President, Vice President, Speaker of the Senate, Director of Clubs and Organizations, Director of Programming, Attorney General, or Director of Public and Campus Relations to act as President.
• To have a report read or spoken into the record at minimum every other Senate meeting.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 undergraduate credits Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct Meet all deadlines set forth Attend all required meetings and training Work scheduled hours Properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time Assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada Behave in a manner that is ethical, maintaining a high level of integrity Other duties as called upon by my position I understand if I do not adhere to the items outlined in this agreement or what is stated in the ASUN Governing Documents, my position may be subject to disciplinary action by the ASUN Judicial Council and/or the University of Nevada.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong background in political science and government relations through course of study and/or prior work experience Existing and in-depth knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature Motivation to further the goals and initiatives of ASUN: Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body Connecting with state, local, and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues Actively tracking bill draft requests for 84th Nevada State Legislature aligned with student interests Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education Furthering on-campus voter education and registration Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis Strong writing and policy analysis skills Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations, and policymakers Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects Budgeting experience Proficient at leading a cohesive team Access to consistent and reliable transportation to Carson City during the week throughout the 83rd Nevada State Legislative Session

Compensation

Grade Student Employee Level 2 $5,000.00 in a single term distributed evenly over a 12-month period.

Application Requirements

Resume - (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) Please explain why you want to be the ASUN Director of Government Affairs and what you think you will contribute to the Associated Students of the University of Nevada. Portfolio - (required) Compile a document that includes an introduction about yourself, your goals for the 94th session for the Department of Government Affairs, including specific ideas for collaboration and events, and a proposed timeline for April 2026 - April 2027. Writing Sample - (required) Provide a copy of at least one policy-related writing sample showcasing your analysis skills. This sample can be drawn from your previous academic coursework or professional experiences. Two References - (required) Please include the name, title, contact information, and relationship for two (2) professional references. You can include this in your resume.

Posting Close Date

04/30/2026