Student Worker – Web Content Editor, School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine (UNR Med) is looking for a student worker for the role of web content editor.

This position offers students the opportunity to learn web design and digital marketing skills, become comfortable making web edits in a content management system, and gain knowledge of digital accessibility.

This position is open to students in any major; the skills learned are applicable in a wide range of careers as nearly every business can benefit from a web presence.

Students will receive complete on-the-job training, and the student will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to communicate professionally and work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing requests for website updates from UNR Med units

• Editing and proofreading content; formatting content for the web

• Writing original web content to promote campus programs and events

• Remediating digital content and documents for ADA accessibility

• Using SiteImprove to monitor and fix quality assurance issues on websites

• Improving the SEO (search engine optimization) of our website

• Building and updating online forms for Formstack

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Some web experience is a plus but is not required

• First and Second-year students are encouraged to apply

• Strong writing skills

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn basic HTML

• Knowledge of writing/style guides such as the AP Stylebook

• Organized and able to manage multiple work assignments and meet deadlines

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 15-20

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

Exempt

No

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 [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

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 – (optional)

Contact Information for Two References – (optional) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

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.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine