Academic Coaching Coordinator, UNLV Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach [R0154059]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Academic Coaching Coordinator works under the general direction of the Senior Director for Student Support and supports college-level programs housed at UNLV’s Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO). The position serves academically at-risk and under-resourced students by providing required and permissible services intended to improve retention and graduation outcomes as they pursue undergraduate degrees at UNLV. The Coordinator provides college-level services, including academic advising and counseling, coaching, career exploration, and assistance with financial aid, and develops programming that supports participants’ college education and federally mandated program objectives. The role also supervises and trains part-time hourly staff; supports retention initiatives and the secondary-to-post-baccalaureate pipeline; manages program data; conducts assessments; ensures accountability; and participates in grant-related research. The Coordinator stays current on relevant grant trends, regulations, methods, and philosophies; supports academic and administrative functions; and uses discretion and independent judgment to coordinate grant programs and advise participants. The position collaborates with internal and external partners to reduce duplication of services, strengthen communication, and advance CAEO and UNLV’s mission. The position is exempt from overtime and contingent upon funding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), obtained before the start date.
Two years of professional experience in a comparable position, including collaboration with organizational personnel to manage projects, resources, and initiatives in support of organizational objectives.
Ability to drive and maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license.
Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Direct experience with TRIO, GEAR UP, or similar grant-funded projects.
Supervisory experience.
Experience in higher education or related services.
Knowledge and ability to work with and counsel academically at-risk, low-income, first-generation, and other under-resourced individuals.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and work in a self-directed environment.
Ability to plan and organize on both a daily and long-term basis.
Ability to present to large groups of students and faculty.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to maintain effective relationships with students, administrators, and community partners.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Good computer skills.
Experience setting up and maintaining online communication with students.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising and counseling, coaching, career exploration, and financial-aid assistance to program participants.
Develop programming that supports participants’ college education and federally mandated program objectives.
Supervise and train part-time hourly staff.
Support retention initiatives and the secondary-to-post-baccalaureate pipeline.
Manage program data, conduct assessments, and ensure accountability.
Participate in grant-related research and stay current on applicable grant trends, regulations, methods, and philosophies.
Support academic and administrative functions and coordinate grant programs using discretion and independent judgment.
Advise participants and collaborate with internal and external partners to reduce duplication of services, strengthen communication, and advance CAEO and UNLV’s mission.