Student Worker - Rural EMS (Rural EMS Coordination Program) at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

Job description

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 . 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 oppor