Coordinator for Educational Talent Search, Dr. William W. Sullivan UNLV Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach [R0154054]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

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About The Position

The Coordinator for Educational Talent Search works under the general direction of the Director of Educational Talent Search and assists with oversight and administration of federal TRIO secondary-level programs. The position helps participants plan for and pursue a college education, with the aim of providing academically at-risk and under-resourced students opportunities to enter, continue, or resume postsecondary education and improve retention and graduation outcomes. The Coordinator develops and coordinates counseling and advising services, including academic advising and course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, ACT/SAT information, financial aid information, institutional admissions requirements, and help with financial aid applications and the college admissions process. The role also fosters parental involvement in college preparation; supports participant recruitment and retention; and supervises tutors and mentors. The Coordinator develops programming to enhance participants’ academic success and assists with program goals, operating procedures, initiatives, outcome assessment, and grant-related research. This 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 collaborating with organizational personnel to manage projects, resources, and initiatives in support of organizational objectives.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Ability to drive and maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license.
Ability to pass the federal background check and fingerprinting process through the Clark County School District (CCSD) and obtain a CCSD ID Badge.
Authorization to work in the U.S. 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 the 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 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 secondary-level programs.
Help participants plan for and pursue a college education and support their postsecondary access, persistence, retention, and graduation outcomes.
Develop and coordinate counseling and advising services, including academic advising, course selection, study skills, personal concerns, career exploration and preparation, ACT/SAT information, financial aid information, institutional admissions requirements, and assistance with financial aid applications and college admissions.
Foster parental involvement in preparing students for college.
Support participant recruitment and retention.
Supervise tutors and mentors.
Develop programming that enhances participants’ academic success.
Assist with program goals, operating procedures, programmatic initiatives, outcome assessment, and grant-related research.