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. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.Job Description
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is seeking a graduate-level student (master's or doctoral) from any college or discipline across the university, including research, professional, applied, and teaching-focused programs. Formal specialization in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is not a prerequisite; however, candidates should demonstrate a sustained commitment to and active engagement with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility needs across campus and community contexts. As a Graduate Research Assistant, the selected candidate will gain hands-on research experience by collecting, analyzing, and reporting on data that informs the office’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
The selected candidate will support a range of research-related initiatives that advance inclusive excellence across the university. Core responsibilities center on collecting, coding, and analyzing data related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives, conducting literature reviews and library research on related best practices, and preparing reports and materials that improve access to and visibility of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility resources and services. The role also includes contributing to the development and delivery of workshops and educational programming on topics such as accessibility, implicit bias, and culturally responsive research, teaching and community engagement, in addition to preparing content to engage the campus and broader community. This position works closely with the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team, under the guidance of the Executive Director and relevant staff. This appointment is for 20 hours/week for 10 months, from August through May.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct literature reviews and research to inform the development of workshops and educational programs for students, staff, and faculty on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility-related topics, and assist in their delivery.
Prepare written, visual, audio, and digital materials, informed by research and data, to help the office effectively reach and engage the campus and broader community.
Prepare materials for office communications, including social media outreach.
Collect, code, and analyze data related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and outcomes, and prepare reports communicating findings.
Contribute to internal and external data tracking, coding, analysis, and report writing.
Conduct research and prepare materials to support efforts to improve access to and visibility of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility resources and services.
Conduct ongoing literature reviews of current research and best practices related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the context of research, teaching and community engagement.
Support strategic planning initiatives and provide administrative or research assistance as needed.
Maintain awareness of and active engagement with emerging campus and community issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Required Qualifications
Current enrollment in a graduate program (Master's or Doctoral level) in any college or field of study.
Demonstrated personal investment in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, reflected through campus involvement, community engagement, or lived experience, not limited to formal academic training.
Strong ability to synthesize and summarize data and translate it into accessible, meaningful content for varied audiences.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Understanding of the diverse identities and lived experiences represented within and across the campus and the larger northern Nevada community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology used in virtual training environments.
Experience with social media or public engagement platforms preferred.
Current or prior involvement with the Graduate Student Association or other graduate-level campus organizations strongly preferred.
Schedule
This appointment is for 20 hours/week for 10 months, from August through May.
Compensation
Graduate Assistant
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%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 jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV – (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 include a letter of interest which includes relevant fit, experience, skill, etc.
Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship. Please also make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
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.
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Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.