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

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

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 academically at-risk and under-resourced adults, veterans, service members, and family members plan and pursue college education, obtain a high school equivalency certificate, continue or resume postsecondary education, and improve retention and graduation outcomes. The Coordinator develops and coordinates program counseling and advising, including academic advising and course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, college admissions tests, financial aid information, institutional admissions requirements, and assistance with financial aid applications and the college admissions process. The position fosters partner and community involvement, supports student recruitment and retention, and supervises and trains Educational Opportunity Center staff. It also develops programming to enhance participants’ academic success and supports program goals, operating procedures, programmatic initiatives, outcome assessment, and grant-writing activities. 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); credentials must be 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.
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 groups, including academically at-risk, low-income, and first-generation students.
Ability to perform multiple responsibilities simultaneously, work in a self-directed environment, and plan and organize daily and long-term work.
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 and pursue a college education and improve their postsecondary retention and graduation outcomes.
Develop and coordinate program counseling and advising, including academic advising, course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, admissions tests, financial aid information, institutional admissions requirements, and assistance with applications and admissions processes.
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.