Project Coordinator, Academic Program

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • 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 and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and 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 and college readiness guidance to high school participants.
• Coordinate programs aimed at preparing students for success in postsecondary education.
• Deliver direct services including academic advising, course planning, college preparation workshops, and mentoring.
• Support participants in completing a rigorous secondary school curriculum.
• Engage in student recruitment for the program.
• Implement program activities and monitor participant progress.
• 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

• Remarkable Retirement plan with a 19.25% employer match, 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance.
• Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
• Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP support for employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program to assist new faculty spouses/partners with career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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