Dual Credit Student Success Specialist, Battle Mountain (Part-time)

Great Basin College • Battle Mountain, NV

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dual Credit Student Success Specialist is a Great Basin College employee assigned primarily to a partner high school in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Under the direction of the GBC Dual Credit Coordinator, the Specialist supports students who participate in or are considering dual credit courses. The role is the day-to-day connection between GBC and the assigned high school, helping students navigate course options, college processes, and GBC classes delivered through Zoom or other distance-learning formats.

The Specialist supports student participation, persistence, and course completion by providing academic pathway guidance, assistance with applications and registration, college-system navigation, progress support, and referrals to appropriate resources. The role also helps prepare classrooms and technology for scheduled instruction, supports student participation and authorized testing or proctoring, conducts outreach, and maintains records of student contacts and progress.

This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position with a maximum of 79 hours per month. The hourly pay range is $18.00–$22.00.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution and relevant experience working with high school or college students, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience providing student support, customer service, education, advising support, or related services.
• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students, families, school personnel, and GBC employees.
• Ability to explain college processes, requirements, and expectations clearly and accurately.
• Strong student-service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple students, priorities, deadlines, and records.
• Ability to recognize student needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to effectively use student information systems and educational technology.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable policies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with GBC and high school personnel.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; GBC is not able to support employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a high school, college, or educational environment.
• Experience with dual credit, admissions, advising, recruitment, student success, or college-access programs.
• Familiarity with Great Basin College or Nevada educational systems.
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system and Zoom or similar distance-learning technology.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students interested in or participating in GBC dual credit and explain courses, programs, credentials, and career or transfer pathways.
• Help students understand prerequisites, placement, course sequencing, college expectations, and how courses align with their educational goals.
• Coordinate with high school counselors and GBC personnel to support appropriate course selection.
• Assist students with GBC admissions, dual credit, registration, and related processes.
• Help students access and use GBC email, Canvas, student accounts, Zoom, and other college systems.
• Communicate registration, payment, course, add/drop, and withdrawal deadlines.
• Assist with routine credit issues and refer students to appropriate GBC offices when needed.
• Help students locate textbooks, course materials, and other required resources.
• Help students address barriers to course completion and connect them with appropriate GBC or high school support resources.
• Provide on-site support for designated GBC courses delivered through Zoom or other distance-learning formats.
• Help prepare classrooms, technology, and instructional systems for scheduled instruction.
• Support student participation and an appropriate college-level classroom environment.
• Communicate significant attendance, participation, technology, or classroom concerns and assist with authorized testing or proctoring.
• Maintain current GBC dual credit, course, program, and pathway information for students and families.
• Participate in registration events, parent nights, college and career fairs, classroom presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Assist with campus visits and support college-readiness, financial aid, and transition activities with appropriate GBC personnel.
• Maintain regular communication with the Dual Credit Coordinator about student participation, concerns, and program needs.
• Maintain records and assist with tracking student contacts, applications, registrations, participation, interventions, and course completion.
• Follow up with students who have not completed required application or registration steps.
• Identify recurring student barriers or process concerns and communicate them to the Dual Credit Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree