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

Nevada System of Higher Education•Battle Mountain, NV

16d•$18 - $22•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 provides on-site support to students participating in or considering GBC dual credit courses, serving as the day-to-day connection between GBC and the assigned high school. The role supports dual credit participation, persistence, and course completion. The Specialist helps students understand course options, college credits, programs, credentials, career and transfer pathways, prerequisites, placement, course sequencing, and college expectations. The role also assists with admissions and registration, college systems and learning technology, deadlines, course materials, progress-related barriers, and referrals to appropriate support resources. The position provides on-site assistance for designated GBC courses delivered through Zoom or other distance-learning formats, including preparing classrooms and instructional technology, supporting student participation, communicating significant concerns, and assisting with authorized testing or proctoring. The Specialist also participates in high school outreach and college-readiness activities, maintains records and student-contact tracking, follows up on incomplete application or registration steps, and communicates program needs to the Dual Credit Coordinator. 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.
Eligibility to work in the United States; GBC cannot 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 connect students with appropriate GBC offices when needed.
Help students locate textbooks, course materials, and other required resources.
Help students address barriers to successful 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 ensure classrooms, technology, and instructional systems are ready 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 in coordination 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.