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Specialist, Mentoring Services
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Position Number: 4236135
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Specialist, Mentoring Services

Job Description

*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by June 22, 2023. Application review will begin June 23, 2023

Mentoring and service programs create a sense of belonging, engage students with their community, benefit their personal and educational growth, and serve to provide a structure for academic success, especially for first-generation students.

These programs create a direct link between CSN students and our business, non-profit, and government communities and impacts economic development.

The Specialist position exists to provide high-level support for the Manager and Coordinators to complete the objectives and activities of the CSN Nevada Promise Program. In addition, the position supports mentors, facilitators, volunteers and, student workers in the completion of Nevada Promise activities. It provides support to students, parents, and the community by coordinating services and projects, providing administrative support, tracking information and data, and providing guidance as needed.
The Specialist may also assist and/or participate with staff in the development and implementation of activities related to Promise, including the logistics, calendaring, contacting, setup and overall organization of mentoring and community service activities for prospective and current Promise students.
The Specialist will also conduct research, gather data, track activities, coordinate calendars, follow up with internal and external contacts, to ensure effective and timely completion of activities. It will support Coordinators and Manager with internal and external communication regarding the Nevada Promise Program.
The Specialist works with various software platforms to issue mass communications.
This position should be prepared to help students, parents, and community members from a variety of backgrounds about Nevada Promise eligibility requirements, next steps, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college/university OR an equivalent combination education and experience.
1 year of experience in higher education or a related area.

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

In-depth knowledge of Promise Program legislative and institutional requirements and parameters; CCSD/K-12 regulations and procedures impacting mentoring and service programs, including Promise; FERPA rules governing privacy; NSHE and community college policies and procedures; barriers faced by underrepresented college students; follow-up processes; and greater Las Vegas community.
Skills in conception, management, planning, organizing, and execution of events, workshops, and programs.
Proficient with software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and basic use of Adobe Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal communication.
Ability to work independently; work in a team; establish and maintain relationships with faculty and campus staff.
Ability to organize, lead and conduct meetings; solve problems; derive strategies and action items from complex verbal and written information.
Ability to resolve conflicts; conduct workshops; research, identify and implement best practices of mentoring, service, equity and inclusion; write reports; handle budgets; interpret and implement college policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality of information.
Work with a diverse student and employee population including all identities, ethnicities, cultures and national origins; manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects/tasks in an efficient and timely manner while maintaining focus on organizational goals.
Ability to coordinate complex program activities with internal and external stakeholders. Able to adapt to rapid change and respond to tight deadlines on a variety of tasks at the same time.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty

The minimum starting salary is $39,123. The successful candidate may be placed above the minimum based on education and experience.

CSN offers a generous benefit package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vison, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date
09/25/2023

Note to Applicant

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

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check 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.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---North-Las-Vegas-Campus/Specialist--Mentoring-Services_R0130380

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.