Specialist, Student Support Apprenticeship Program

Nevada System of Higher Education

6d

About The Position

The Student Support Specialist for Apprenticeship Programs provides direct support to students enrolled in CSN’s apprenticeship pathways. This role ensures apprentices receive guidance, resources, and advocacy to successfully navigate academic requirements, workplace expectations, and career development opportunities. The specialist also plays a key role in supporting student enrollment to strengthen program accessibility and completion. Requires occasional travel to employer sites and community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of related professional experience.
• Experience in student advising, workforce programs, apprenticeship coordination, or enrollment services.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employers.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet constant/multiple deadlines.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Make decisions and take actions independently for a variety of diverse situations.
• Show a high degree of creativity and initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in education from an accredited college/university.
• 1 year experience in apprenticeships and/or Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Ensures apprentices receive guidance, resources, and advocacy to successfully navigate academic requirements, workplace expectations, and career development opportunities.
• Plays a key role in supporting student enrollment to strengthen program accessibility and completion.
• Requires occasional travel to employer sites and community events.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees