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

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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 Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO). The position provides academically at-risk and under-resourced students with required and permissible services intended to improve retention and graduation outcomes as they pursue undergraduate degrees at UNLV. The Coordinator provides college-level services such as academic advising and counseling, coaching, career exploration, and assistance with financial aid. The position also develops programming that supports participants’ college education and federally mandated program objectives. Responsibilities include supervising and training part-time hourly staff; supporting retention initiatives and the secondary-to-post-baccalaureate pipeline; managing program data; conducting assessments; ensuring accountability; and participating in grant-related research. The Coordinator stays current on applicable grant trends, regulations, methods, and philosophies; supports academic and administrative functions; and exercises discretion and independent judgment in coordinating grant programs and advising participants. The position collaborates with internal and external partners to reduce duplication of services, strengthen communication, and advance the mission of CAEO and UNLV. The position is exempt from overtime and is 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); credentials must be obtained before the start date.
Two years of professional experience in a comparable position, including collaborating 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 working in higher education or services, and knowledge and ability to work with and counsel academically at-risk, low-income, first-generation, and other under-resourced individuals.
Ability to perform multiple responsibilities or tasks 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, time management, organizational, and computer skills.
Experience setting up and maintaining online communication with students.

Responsibilities

Support college-level programs housed at the UNLV Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach.
Provide academically at-risk and under-resourced students with services intended to improve retention and graduation outcomes.
Provide college-level academic advising and counseling, coaching, career exploration, and assistance with financial aid.
Develop programming supporting 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.
Stay current on applicable grant trends, regulations, methods, and philosophies.
Support academic and administrative functions and coordinate grant programs and participant advising using discretion and independent judgment.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to reduce service duplication, strengthen communication, and advance CAEO and UNLV’s mission.