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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of LOA Salaried - Coordinator for TRIO McNair. The Interim Coordinator for Nevada State University’s Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program (TRIO McNair) will report to the Associate Director. In conjunction with the Associate Director, the coordinator will actively support the implementation of programs and events that enrich student engagement. TRIO McNair scholars will have the opportunity to benefit from supportive services that enhance their academic and social experiences. Student services include but are not limited to summer research internships, opportunities to engage in undergraduate research, targeted seminars designed to prepare them for doctoral study, graduate school tours, and graduate admission assistance.

The incumbent will have the most significant contact with program participants. They will be responsible for providing individual services (e.g., conducting comprehensive needs assessments, assisting students in developing an individualized plan, advising, and monitoring their growth) and assisting with the facilitation of group services (e.g., seminars, workshops, graduate school visits, undergraduate research, and conference attendance). The coordinator will be required to provide excellent customer service, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work in a team environment with frequent interruptions, and maintain the confidentiality of program participants.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities

Assist with the recruitment of program participants, including marketing, information sessions, application submission process, application review, and notification of students selected as TRIO McNair participants, as well as collaboration with institutional partners to advance grant goals and objectives
Coordinate with the staff of the NSC Undergraduate Research and Creative Works conference to ensure TRIO McNair student participation
Assist the Associate Director in planning professional development seminars and summer research internships
Meet regularly with students to advise and provide academic counseling to participants, track academic performance, and participation in activities, and maintain advising notes
Design and implement workshops and individual counseling in areas such as GRE preparation, financial aid, and fellowship applications, internships, research, and graduate school exploration
Advise and support participants through all graduate school selection and application stages
Assist students with applying to professional conferences, including NSC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Conference
Assist students in maintaining updated profiles via Career Services and Advancement tracking platforms (Handshake; Blackbaud)
Chaperone participants on program-related travel (graduate visits, field trips, conferences)
Coordinate completion of internship, research, and graduate school applications
Update program database and assist with completion of reports as needed
Maintains relationships and networks with Nevada State faculty and staff, and professionals in the community
Attends events, forums, research fairs, and other events that relate to the goals and objectives of the program
Establishes and maintains relationships with graduate school personnel and alum
Tracks students after graduation to include the educational/career progress and complete required evaluation reports
Prepare reports for the Associate and Executive Director
Design and maintain a social media presence for the program
Serves on committees as assigned or supported by Associate Director
Other relevant project activities

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, or related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with academic support programs or similar programs for disadvantaged and at-risk college students.
Familiarity in leveraging a variety of technology platforms to maximize efficiency.
Strong written communication and public speaking/presentation skills.
Organized with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of academic and social needs of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented college students.
Ability to maintain strong working relationships with students, alums, employees, institutional leaders, and community members.
Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters with discretion.
Passion for educational success and an understanding of the graduate school admissions process.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or social sciences.
Experience working in a federal TRIO program.
Success in overcoming similar barriers to those confronting TRIO McNair participants.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Work Hours:

40 hours per week.

Monthly Salary:

$4,523.75 per month

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Please upload the following documents:

Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.