GEAR UP Coordinator, Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach [R0129193]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for GEAR UP Coordinator, Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach [R0129193]

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV � is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.� UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at:� http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate�support for�diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in�maintaining�a respectful, positive work environment.

BENEFITS

The University of Nevada Las Vegas offers a generous annual and sick leave package, medical and dental benefits, supplemental voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Visit our benefits page for a full listing.�

ROLE of the POSITION

This position works under the general direction of the Assistant Director for GEAR UP and is responsible for managing the activities conducted within the GEAR UP schools.�This includes a diverse number of activities aimed at comprehensive counseling, instruction, and mentoring of participants within any assigned school and coordinating activities to enhance and increase the participation of parents and students.�Moreover, this position will coordinate various parental involvement activities, tutoring sessions, and after school programs. The coordinator will assist the Assistant Director in collecting student and parent information, as well as evaluation and assessment of students' performances.�The coordinator will assist the partnership director and the assistant director in ensuring that the coordination of activities with other CAEO projects, as well as with other related Federal and non-Federal programs is maximized.�The coordinator will facilitate a positive working relationship with the school district and school personnel. This position remains current in applicable TRIO and GEAR UP trends, regulations, methods and philosophies.�This position supports both academic and administrative functions within the Center.�Primary duties of this position include exercising discretion and independent judgment when coordinating various aspects of the GEAR UP Program within high schools and middle schools and advising The Center's participants.�This position is exempt from overtime.

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request.� All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.��

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 2 years of professional experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. Candidate must be able to drive and maintain a valid Nevada driver license. Candidate must be able to pass the federal background check/fingerprinting process through the Clark County School District (CCSD) and obtain a CCSD ID Badge. Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred. Direct experience with TRIO, GEAR UP or similar grant-funded projects is preferred. Supervisory experience is also preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to work with and counsel individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups that are academically-at-risk, low-income and ethnically diverse students. The ability to perform multiple responsibilities or tasks simultaneously, work in a self-directed environment, as well as plan and organize on both a daily and long-term basis is critical. Good interpersonal communication skills are vital, since the ability to maintain effective relationships with students, administrators and the community has an impact on the success of this position.�Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, effective time management skills and good computer skills. Experience with setting up and maintaining online communication with students is also preferred.�

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.��

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.�

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on July 1, 2022. Materials should be addressed to Cicely Morgan, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please email zhanna.aronov@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV 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 UNLV 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 job requisition number, <"R0129193"> in the search box.

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.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), 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 (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.�

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.� Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. �� 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).� The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.� Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:� Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.���

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

Job Category

ADMINISTRATIVE Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.