Director, Pahrump Center

Nevada System of Higher Education • Pahrump, NV

5d • $86,445 • Onsite

About The Position

The individual selected for this position will supervise the educational services and facilities of Great Basin College (GBC) in Nye County, Nevada, including the daily operations of a center in Pahrump and other rural satellite centers. This will include the supervision of non-academic faculty employees at the GBC centers in this region.
The position, which is based in Pahrump, Nevada, requires occasional travel to the Elko campus and other areas for meetings.

Requirements

• A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Evidence of previous organizational and administrative experience, preferably in an educational setting, is required.
• Communication skills are essential to the position.
• Microsoft Office and general computer skills are required to perform the duties of this position successfully.
• Strong human relation skills are required due to the public scope of this position. The Campus Director must be able to understand and interpret instructions, bringing work complete in one department to another.
• Familiarity with distance education delivery technologies is required.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a community college setting will be an asset to the applicant.
• Familiarity with advising college level students is preferred.
• Familiarity with an integrated student information system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise daily operations of the Pahrump Valley Center and satellite centers in the surrounding areas. This will require a daily presence at the Center from at least 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each workday or longer if necessary to complete all responsibilities for the day. Some weekend and evening work will be required.
• In cooperation with other GBC administrators, select, train, and supervise the staff for the centers in Pahrump and surrounding areas. This includes travel to the satellite centers on a regular basis, sometimes with overnight stay required.
• In cooperation with other GBC staff, participate in faculty and staff development activities for the Pahrump Valley Center and satellite centers in the area.
• Plan and manage the Center budget in conjunction with the Vice President of Finance and Operations.
• Supervise Center support staff.
• Oversee janitorial services and buildings and grounds maintenance and repair.
• In cooperation with Student Services staff, plan and direct student support services, registration, including coordination of financial aid, academic advisement, and SGA activities for the Center and the satellite centers in the area.
• Promote course offerings, college programs and services within the communities of the counties.
• Promote and coordinate joint initiatives with the local school districts.
• Work with the Director of Continuing Education to explore for and develop opportunities in the area for community service offerings and other means of community outreach and continuing education.
• Promote business partnerships and contract training. Participation on economic development committees within the area is expected.
• Participate in college meetings to facilitate inter-campus and inter-departmental communications.
• Participate in faculty senate and other college committees as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the GBC Foundation to develop Pahrump and surrounding area resources as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.

What This Job Offers

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