TRIO Upward Bound Specialist

TRIO Upward Bound Specialist

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of TRIO Upward Bound Specialist. The TRIO Upward Bound Specialist will assist with the coordination and execution of STEM curriculum development and academic student supportive services for TRIO Upward Bound college-bound students. The Specialist will serve as a liaison to tutoring vendors and STEM mentors.

The Specialist is also responsible for program data analytics to ensure internal quality controls are realized and for use in developing university and federal program reports. The Specialist is a compliance team member for the Nevada State University TRIO grants. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of TRIO Upward Bound and interact with the Executive Director of TRIO and Educational Opportunity Programs. Finally, the Specialist will support special program initiatives and activities, including participating in CCSD partner school events and periodic student-related events.

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:

• Create and identify math-learning instruments designed to increase proficiency.
• Develop and oversee individualized student support plans.
• Create seminars on STEM proficiency and college readiness, time management, study skills and test taking strategy workshops for pre-college students and parents.
• Serve as a liaison to tutoring vendors and STEM mentors.
• Curate structured individual and group tutorials.
• Monitor student and alumni academic progress.
• Collect, enter, analyze, and summarize student data using the student database and Microsoft Excel.
• Manage and maintain student data in hard copies and online formats for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Develop and present reports on demand.
• Support special program initiatives and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One (1) year experience in comparable profession.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, nontraditional, first generation student population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to pass the Clark County School District background check required to obtain a school district badge.
• 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:

• Bilingual Spanish.
• Higher Education Experience.

Work Hours:

This position will work 30 hours per week, 75% Full Time Equivalent (FTE).

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $39,147.75. 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
75.0%

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

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.

Nevada State University


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