Public relations director Jobs in Reno, NV

Job Description

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 Public and Campus Relations are as follows:

• To focus on increasing the visibility of the Association in the greater campus, local, state and national communities.

• To draft media releases for the Association with approval from the President.

• Produce multimedia-content to release weekly updates to the students about ASUN including but not limited to new initiatives, allocations of funds, passed legislation and upcoming events.

• To provide a vision statement and blueprint for Inkblot to provide for consistency in branding, messaging and design of ASUN by meeting weekly with the Creative Director of Inkblot to assess the progress of brand management and ensure the brand and its message is relevant.

• To form focus groups and committees at the President’s request to collect student concern on local, national and campus issues. The committee shall be composed of, but not limited to, students, faculty and community leaders.

• To act as President if, by reason 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 or Attorney General to act as President.

• To advise the Senate regarding the efficacy of its outreach efforts.

• To have a report read or spoken into record at minimum every other Senate meeting.

• To cross-promote relevant content between the Association’s digital media platforms including but not limited to newsletters, blog posts and social media.

• Responsible for attending all ASUN retreats and trainings as decided by the President and the Director of Executive Outreach.

Required Qualifications

During my tenure in this appointed position, I agree to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno

• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 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, maintain 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

• Experience in fields such as marketing, journalism, communication studies and/or related fields through course of study, previous work experience or extracurricular activities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively represent the Executive Branch internally and externally

• Proficiency to lead a cohesive team

• 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

• Flexibility and adaptability within role; ability to time manage and prioritize tasks

• Willingness to mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

$5,000 distributed evenly over a 12-month period in a single-term

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

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.

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 explain why you want to be the ASUN Director of Public and Campus Relations 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 and your goals for the 93rd session for ASUN Public and Campus Relations. This includes specific ideas for defining and advancing the brand image, reach and understanding of ASUN across diverse avenues as well as specific ideas for collaboration and events with a proposed timeline for April 2025 - April 2026.

Writing Sample - (required) Please submit at least one sample of your writing that highlights your skills in crafting statements and news/journalistic pieces. This sample can be drawn from your previous academic coursework or professional experiences.

Contact Information for Two References -(required) Please include the name, title, contact information, and relationship for two (2) professional references. You can include this in your resume.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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.

Disclaimer

The Association reserves the right to request additional documents for employment. The Association reserves the right NOT to fill this position.

This ASUN Student Leader position is an appointed member of the student government. By applying for this position, you are considered a candidate for the position and must meet the requirements of eligibility for the office for which they are running as stated in the ASUN Constitution and the ASUN Statutes of the Associated Students. Applying for this position does not automatically employ you into this position and the candidate must partake in being interviewed by peers and to be appointed by the ASUN Senate to this position. Please refer to the Center for Student Engagement (775-784-6589) for more information. Please refer to for more information.

Posting Close Date

10/8/2025

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.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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.

University of Nevada, Reno