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: Reno, NV SALARY:$58,415 - $73,019, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience TO APPLY: Direct Link: -https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/details/Jacobs-Presidential-Scholars-Program-Coordinator\_R0153797-1?q=jacobs Career Page: -https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TMCC-External Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. 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 membership options for employee and spouse/domes ic 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