Job Details

Graduate Assistant - Internship Program Assistant

Position Number: 6772302
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Graduate Assistant - Internship Program Assistant

R0149797
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

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 jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Internship Program Assistant will assist the NCS with the administration and support of the Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Internship Program (CEI), a grant-funded internship program for UNR students with Nevada Tech Hub organizations. The Nevada Career Studio's CEI Program seeks to address a critical need for skilled talent in the commercialization of lithium battery technologies and electric vehicle (EV) materials by cultivating a pipeline of student talent equipped to contribute to commercialization efforts and entrepreneurial ventures within the Tech Hub ecosystem.

This position offers significant opportunity to engage with community employers as well as students and faculty on campus and is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in career services, program development, and/or community outreach.

Responsibilities

Assists Program Coordinator in internship onboarding process, to include review internship job descriptions, communicating with employers to collect required documentation for University partnership, posting positions to Handshake, promoting positions, as well as vetting students for program eligibility
Assists with administration and processing of subawards to employer partners
Works with student applicants to improve hiring materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, etc)
Presenting on behalf of NCS at student organizations, classes, etc. and program orientations
Coordinates communication between university and internship site supervisors as well as intern
Gathers and maintains database of program documentation received, from legal documentation to intern assignments
Answers questions related to internship programs/University internship policies and provides correspondence throughout internship timeline
Meeting with students, employers, and prospective employers
Monitor and respond to emails
SIR, subaward administration, and Travel/Expense reports
Various Workday processes and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

Be currently enrolled in graduate degree program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Graduation date of May 2027 or later
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
Professional communication and customer service skills as they will be communicating frequently with community employers, students, and faculty
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and have ability and willingness to collect and organize data as well as learn and work with new software and web applications (demonstrated tech-savvy preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Strong presentation skills
Strong writing skills
Some knowledge of, or experience with program implementation and/or event organization

Schedule

15 hours per week (37.5% FTE)
Minimum of three work shifts across the work week
Preferred Monday availability
Hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
Office hours are to be worked in the NCS
Some remote work may be allowed but not guaranteed, to be coordinated and approved by Supervisor

Compensation Grade

Graduate Assistantship including 9 credits of Grant-in-Aid

Salary Schedules: https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/salary-schedules

Nevada Career Studio (NCS) Mission

Explore, Engage, and Empower. We are committed to advancing equity and access to career resources and opportunities for every student and alum of the University of Nevada, Reno

We provide resources for students to explore career paths.
We engage students, faculty, staff and employers to connect, learn, and benefit from each other.
We empower students to be prepared and advocate for themselves in their career search.

The NCS serves as the University's centralized career service office. At the Studio, we believe in student empowerment, outreach, and the power of connection. These values are underscored in how we carry out our mission and show our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals and student staff enthusiastic about helping students reach their career development goals.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
37.5%

Required Attachment(s)

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)

Contact Information for Three References - (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

** Position will be open until filled, but reviewing of applications will begin after December 15, 2025.

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.

Posting Close Date
01/31/2026

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

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, 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, or religion.