Student Worker - ASUN Chief Justice

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

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 [phone] or [e-mail]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description The Associated Students of the University of Nevada 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.

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 undergraduate 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, maintaining 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fields such as pre-law studies, political science, philosophy, criminal justice or related social sciences fields through course of study, previous work experience, or extracurricular activities
• Existing and in-depth knowledge of the functions and policies of the Associated Students, including familiarity with governing documents, parliamentary procedure, and Nevada Open Meeting Law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to draft judgements, and provide guidance to ASUN officers through analysis
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues, interpret laws and regulations, and think critically in an objective manner to identify legal implications and make sound decisions
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct to uphold the integrity of the Association through promoting fairness, impartiality, and respect for diversity within the student body
• Willingness to mentor an intern during the fall and spring semesters

Responsibilities

• Delegate operating duties of the Judicial Council as defined in SAS 302 to Associate Justices
• Determine operating procedures for the Judicial Branch not defined in the governing documents of the Association
• Set guidelines for Judicial Council training
• Administer oaths of office as necessary to officers in the Association
• Present a new appointment to the Senate within the following two weeks of said committee or Senate meeting if an executive appointment is reported unfavorably by the Senate committee on Oversight or if an appointee is not passed by the Senate, or in the event that the Chief Justice unable to find a qualified candidate within those two weeks the Chief Justice must present to the Committee on Oversight and explain the circumstances.
• Administer the appointment of a Senior Associate Justice
• Ask to be relieved from all matters concerning a hearing if at any time the Chief Justice recognizes that the Chief Justice possesses a conflict of interest
• Assign a Justice to consult with the participants in a hearing regarding procedural matters and aid in the smooth progression of pre-hearing matters if the Council accepts a case
• Be responsible for calling all meetings, arranging all hearings of the Council, conducting all meetings, and maintaining order at hearings and to be generally responsible for all administrative functions of the Council
• Maintain attendance records of the Council, propose the Council’s budget to the Senate, report to the Senate on the status of pending cases, and any other duties within Title III.302.1
• Review Judicial Internship candidates for eligibility with the assistance of the administrative faculty of the Center for Student Engagement
• Plan, organize, and execute the curriculum of the Judicial Internship Program to include:
• Produce the education components twice a semester to include sentiments such as: reviewing past cases and discussing the pros and cons, finding an area of the legal documents that the interns are interested in and becoming an expert of that section, administering oaths, interpreting ASUN legal documents
• Presentations or guest speakers that increase the learning mission of the program
• Responsible to attend all ASUN retreats, and trainings as decided by the President and the Director of Executive Outreach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees