Student Worker - Rural EMS (Rural EMS Coordination Program)

Location: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus, United States of America

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].

Job Description

The Rural EMS Student Worker will support projects designed to strengthen emergency medical services (EMS) in rural and frontier Nevada. Students will work under the direction of the Rural EMS Coordinator and program staff on specific projects related to data and research, surveys and evaluation, outreach, workforce development, policy, communications, and other rural EMS priorities.

Student workers are not expected to work in all program areas. Individual assignments will be based on current program needs and may also consider the student's interests, academic background, experience, and skills. Projects will provide students with hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful rural EMS initiatives throughout Nevada.

Responsibilities

Depending on their assigned project, student workers may

Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize EMS workforce, survey, program, or other relevant data.

Assist with developing, distributing, analyzing, and reporting on surveys and other data collection activities.

Conduct research on rural EMS issues, workforce needs, best practices, programs, funding, policies, and emerging opportunities.

Assist with program evaluation and tracking project activities, performance measures, and outcomes.

Research policies, legislation, regulations, and other developments that may affect rural EMS.

Develop reports, summaries, charts, presentations, educational materials, and other project deliverables.

Support outreach and communication with rural EMS agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, community partners, students, and other stakeholders.

Develop educational, outreach, promotional, and recruitment materials.

Support projects related to EMS recruitment and retention, education and career pipelines, leadership development, mental health and wellness, financial sustainability, and other identified rural EMS needs.

Gather feedback from rural EMS professionals and community partners to identify needs, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.

Assist with conferences, workshops, trainings, community events, stakeholder meetings, and other rural EMS activities.

Maintain organized project files, data, and supporting documentation.

Complete other project-specific activities identified by the Rural EMS Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Current undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Relevant areas may include public health, healthcare, EMS, data science, statistics, communications, marketing, public policy, business, finance, education, social sciences, community development, or other related fields. Prior EMS experience is helpful but not required. Students who bring skills, interests, or experiences that can contribute to strengthening rural EMS systems are encouraged to apply.

Schedule and Travel

Student workers will generally complete projects requiring approximately 10–20 hours of work per week, depending on the scope of the project, program needs, and the student's availability. Work schedules will be coordinated with program staff and may provide flexibility around academic schedules.

Students may have opportunities to travel within Nevada to participate in rural EMS site visits, conferences, symposiums, trainings, community events, and other program activities related to their assigned projects. Some in-state travel may include overnight stays or activities outside normal business hours. Travel opportunities will depend on the student's project and are not expected for every student worker.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

$20.00/hourly

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/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 Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

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

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 appro