Project Coordinator, Academic Program

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking two Project Coordinators to support a federally funded TRIO program within the First-Generation Student Center. These positions provide academic advising, college readiness guidance, and program coordination for high school participants, with the goal of preparing students for success in postsecondary education. Project Coordinators deliver direct services including academic advising, course planning, college preparation workshops, and mentoring to support participants in completing a rigorous secondary school curriculum. The role also includes student recruitment, program implementation, progress monitoring, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO program requirements. Each Coordinator is responsible for managing assigned projects, ensuring program success, and delivering high-quality services to participants. Coordinators implement the federally funded project as outlined in the approved grant proposal and collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math and Science (UB/UBMS), partner schools, families, and university departments to support student achievement and college access. These positions will serve distinct program sites: Washoe Grant: Supporting students at Hug High School and North Valleys High School, with regular travel to these locations during the academic year. Northwest Grant: Supporting students at Fernley High School and Silver Stage High School, with regular travel to these locations during the academic year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree with one (1) year of related work experience.
• Related Experience: Advising and counseling service to low-income and first-generation college-bound high school students and education curriculum development or related experience.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass required background check to work with minors.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising, college readiness guidance, and program coordination for high school participants.
• Deliver direct services including academic advising, course planning, college preparation workshops, and mentoring.
• Support participants in completing a rigorous secondary school curriculum.
• Manage student recruitment, program implementation, and progress monitoring.
• Maintain accurate documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO program requirements.
• Manage assigned projects and ensure program success.
• Deliver high-quality services to participants.
• Implement the federally funded project as outlined in the approved grant proposal.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math and Science (UB/UBMS), partner schools, families, and university departments.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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