Jacobs Presidential Scholars Program Coordinator

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome!

When **Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm**

Where **Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502**

• POSITION:**Jacobs Presidential Scholars Program Coordinator
• SCHEDULE:**Full time
• LOCATION:**TMCC - Truckee Meadows Community College - Dandini Campus
• SALARY:**$58,415 - $73,019, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience

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Summary Truckee Meadows Community College, located in Reno, NV, is seeking applicants for a Coordinator for the Jacobs Presidential Scholarship Program. This position reports to the Assistant Director and is responsible for recruitment and retention of students for the Jacobs Presidential Scholars program. The goal of this position is to assist unemployed and underemployed adult learners in attaining the education and work readiness skills needed to prepare them for gaining employment. Retention responsibilities include assuming the role of a Success Coach for students in the program during the academic year. Coaching duties include meeting/contacting students on a regular basis, reviewing progress reports, making referrals and providing a support system to create a strong foundation for academic success. This position will assist in the implementation, recruitment and retention of the Jacobs Presidential Scholars program and special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director.

Job Requirements Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

One (1) year of experience providing direct services to students in an educational or nonprofit setting

Associates degree a regionally accredited college

Three (3) years of experience providing direct services to students in an educational or nonprofit setting

Experience in student recruitment, retention and outreach

Experience working with either non-traditional student populations, or low-income student populations

Preferred: Experience working in a community college or higher education setting

Preferred: Experience providing enrollment, registration, or advising support to a student cohort

Preferred: Experience providing coaching and student success strategies

Preferred: Experience delivering presentations to students, families, schools, or community groups

Preferred: Experience using student information systems, CRM systems, PeopleSoft, or Canvas

Preferred: Experience with reporting student data and information using Google Workspace

Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English

Job Responsibilities/Duties Recruitment: Collaborates with faculty in career and technical programs to recruit students for the Jacobs program through classroom presentations, outreach to community organizations, and TMCC recruitment events as requested by the Assistant Director.

Retention: Meets one-on-one with Jacobs students to review academic progress, provide referrals, monitor work-readiness tasks, connect students with job preparation services, and track and report student progress.

Miscellaneous Duties: Manages reporting required by donors and the TMCC Foundation. Represents the department on campus and community committees related to student success, assists with grant updates, and completes special projects assigned by the Assistant Director.

Benefits Health insurance options including dental and vision

19.25% retirement match in TIAA

Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave

Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month

Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly embership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner

ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments

Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.

Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.

No State income tax

Discounts and employee purchase programs