Coordinator of Northern Nevada Programs

Nevada State University • Carson City, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nevada State University’s School of Education seeks a Coordinator of Northern Nevada Programs to supervise pre-service teacher candidates completing field placements throughout Northern Nevada, advise students in the university’s 2+2 transfer pathways, and recruit prospective students from partner community colleges and high schools. The coordinator is the primary point of contact between Northern Nevada students, Cooperating Teachers, school-site partners, and the main campus, and helps build and sustain regional partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC), and local K-12 school districts.

The position is based at the WNC campus in Carson City/Reno and requires regular travel from that location to Northern Nevada school districts and partner campuses. Responsibilities also include teaching and managing the student teaching seminar, maintaining student performance and course records, participating in faculty meetings, and potentially supervising a part-time instructor in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships and Field Experiences.

Nevada State University is a four-year public institution with a statewide mission and a commitment to teaching, student support, inclusive excellence, and serving a diverse and largely underserved student population. The university encourages applicants to describe their experience fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting students historically underrepresented in higher education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Valid Nevada Department of Education teaching license or certification.
• Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating pre-service or novice teachers.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Northern Nevada to school sites and TMCC and WNC campuses.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address concerns involving students, school partners, and university stakeholders.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with academic advising, transfer pathways, or 2+2 partnership programs.
• Familiarity with Northern Nevada K-12 districts, including WCSD, Lyon County, Carson City, Churchill County, and Douglas County.
• Experience with student recruitment or admissions in a higher education setting.
• Experience supervising part-time or adjunct staff.
• Experience working with diverse, first-generation, and non-traditional students.
• Experience in university teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-service teachers in Northern Nevada through classroom observations, formative and summative evaluations, placement-related concern resolution, Dispositional Action Plans, and reporting on student progress.
• Advise Nevada State School of Education students individually and in groups on 2+2 transfer pathways from TMCC and WNC into Nevada State education programs, in collaboration with the NSHE Specialist II/Advisor.
• Teach and manage the student teaching seminar course, provide feedback and support to teacher candidates, assess student performance, and maintain grading and course records.
• Recruit prospective students by presenting at campus events at TMCC and WNC and at area high schools to promote Nevada State teacher preparation programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with school principals, Cooperating Teachers, and district staff across Washoe County, Lyon, Carson City, Churchill, and Douglas County school districts.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• If needed, supervise a part-time instructor in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships and Field Experiences.
• Serve as a liaison between Northern Nevada students and the main campus.

Benefits

• 19.25% retirement match.
• 24 annual leave days.
• Beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Educational benefits.
• Three health insurance plans.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts that can supplement health insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level