Coordinator for Educational Opportunity Center, UNLV Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach [R0154176]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

About The Position

The Coordinator for Educational Opportunity Center works under the general direction of the Director for Adult Educational Services and assists with oversight and administration of federal TRIO adult-level programs. The position helps participants plan for and pursue a college education, including academically at-risk and under-resourced adults, veterans, service members, and family members. Program objectives include supporting participants in obtaining a high school equivalency certificate, continuing or resuming postsecondary education, and improving retention and graduation outcomes. The Coordinator develops and coordinates the program’s counseling and advising services, including academic advising and course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, college admissions tests, financial aid information, institutional admissions requirements, financial aid applications, and the college admissions process. The position also fosters partner and community involvement in preparing students for college, supports recruitment and retention, and supervises and trains Educational Opportunity Center staff. Additional work includes developing programming to enhance academic success and supporting program goals, operating procedures, programmatic initiatives, outcome assessment, and grant-writing activities. 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).
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.
Credentials must be obtained before the start date.
Ability to drive and maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license.
Ability to successfully pass a federal 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 adult learners from under-resourced, academically at-risk, low-income, and first-generation groups.
Ability to perform multiple responsibilities or tasks simultaneously, work in a self-directed environment, and plan and organize daily and long-term work.
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, and good computer skills.
Experience setting up and maintaining online communication with students.

Responsibilities

Assist with oversight and administration of federal TRIO adult-level programs.
Help participants plan for and pursue college education, obtain a high school equivalency certificate, continue or resume postsecondary education, and improve retention and graduation outcomes.
Develop and coordinate counseling and advising services, including academic advising, course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, admissions tests, financial aid information, admissions requirements, and assistance with financial aid applications and college admissions.
Foster and strengthen partner and community involvement in preparing students for college.
Support student recruitment and retention.
Supervise and train Educational Opportunity Center staff.
Develop programming that enhances participants’ academic success.
Assist with program goals, operating procedures, programmatic initiatives, outcome assessment, and grant-writing activities.