TRIO Upward Bound Student Development Coordinator

TRIO Upward Bound Student Development Coordinator

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of TRIO Upward Bound Student Development Coordinator. The Coordinator reports to the TRIO Upward Bound Associate Director and is responsible for assisting in the program oversight and administration of the TRIO Upward Bound Programs. The Coordinator will assist with the development and execution program policies, procedures, and protocols that advance the TRIO corporate goals and initiatives.

The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing aspects of student recruitment, academic advising, and programming for students from the Clark County School District partner schools. The advising aspects of the program includes but is not limited to academic advising and course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, college admissions tests, financial aid information, admissions requirements to colleges and universities, assistance with financial aid application and college admissions process.

Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing the Saturday College programming during the Academic Year and components of the Summer Academy. The Coordinator will develop new programming designed to enhance the academic success of the participants as well as assist in the development and realization of program goals, operating procedures, program initiatives and assessments for the program.

This position is not eligible for temporary remote work and will require Nevada residency and on-site work. This position is grant funded through May 31, 2027​. Any continuation in this position will be based on additional grant funding.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determine student and programmatic needs in order to design and coordinate personalized and group activities and services.
• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations and guidelines and the submission of all required reports in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement procedures for hourly staff and train personnel to accommodate space/student needs.
• Maintain student database software and manage student-tracking initiatives to assist with federal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate student events including travel, community service events, supervise students, and distribute and collect parental consent for liability purposes.
• Supervise mentor-mentee interactions and communications, address needs of mentors and mentees, plan activities for students and mentors, and encourage participation.
• Weekly travel to partner schools to meet with students and partner school personnel on various issues related to student success.
• Recruit students through making presentations, conducting interviews, and coordinating with partner school personnel and staff.
• Advise students on course selection, career readiness, college entry/reentry, and assist with college and scholarship applications, and FASFA completion.
• Supervise students during program activities, including overnight trips.
• Develop and implement an online presence through updates and renovations of the webpage, social media, and emerging media.
• Manage college readiness programming designed to educate and support students' parents/guardians.
• Represent TRIO Upward Bound in meetings, on committees and in workgroups with colleagues and internal and external partners.
• Coordinate the curriculum, activities, and services during the academic year and summer components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the responsibilities associated with working with minors.
• Willingness to travel overnight and the ability to stay awake for long periods of time when chaperoning during program activities, college visits, conferences, etc.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CCSD background check.
• At least one (1) year of experience with TRIO programs or other pre-collegiate programs that serve low-income students and families.
• Have overcome similar barriers to target population.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish bi-lingual.
• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Valid driver's license to be able to drive to and from program activities, college visits, conferences, etc.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $52,197. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

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 hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant, which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

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 apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
12/31/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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