Program Coordinator, Community Services

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting a Community Services Program Coordinator for the Sanford Center for Aging (SCA), School of Medicine. The position reports to the Community Services Director and collaborates closely with another Community Services Program Coordinator to conduct daily operations for three interconnected, grant-funded programs: the Volunteer Transportation Program, Senior Outreach Services, and the Washoe County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

The Volunteer Transportation Program provides free transportation for older adults in Washoe County through staff and volunteers. Senior Outreach Services connects volunteers with isolated older adults for in-home companionship and offers support to family caregivers. RSVP, funded through AmeriCorps Seniors, recruits and places people age 55 and older in community volunteer opportunities.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. A Nevada Driver’s License is required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience, or a master’s degree and one year of related work experience.
• Prior experience in program coordination in volunteer services.
• Experience in community program development or delivery, business, social service, or education.
• Nevada Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with older adults, in community program development or delivery, or in volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily transportation activities, including screening, scheduling, and coordinating ride requests with clients, volunteers, paid staff drivers, and Uber.
• Occasionally serve as a backup driver to transport clients.
• Manage initial and reassessments, monitor compliance, and schedule assessment visits.
• Enroll, train, and match clients and volunteers in the Senior Outreach Services program.
• Assist with volunteer enrollment, onboarding, training, management, and compliance.
• Assist with grant compliance, including preparing data for reporting, monitoring volunteer compliance, maintaining updated records, and financial tracking.
• Assist with program development and implementation.
• Review, tabulate, and submit monthly volunteer mileage reimbursements in Workday.
• Support other Community Services activities as needed.

Benefits

• University contribution of 19.25% to the retirement plan, matched by the University; eligible employees are 100% vested on their first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse or domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at participating local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee assistance program providing counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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