Jump Start College Cohort Coach (Las Vegas)

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Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

This position is located in the Las Vegas area

This position is subject to a criminal history check

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree or one year of related job experience.
2. Demonstrate ability to exercise high level of responsibility, initiative and ability to function as a liaison between students, instructors, high school affiliates and college administrators.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Jump Start Cohort Coach provides guidance and support to a group of students in the Jump Start program. The main responsibility is to help students navigate the program and succeed academically.

• Maintain ongoing contact with the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment, who will support and supervise the Jump Start Cohort Coach position.
• Assist with application and enrollment steps for prospective students, including planning and implementing student/parent information nights, Accuplacer testing, orientation and course registration.
• Provide pre-semester check-ins to prepare students for the start of fall classes and program participation.
• Meet with students one-on-one and/or in groups to discuss academic progress, offer direction on study skills, time management and general college readiness.
• Work with the college and high school to identify and facilitate student access to resources and strategies that promote student success.
• Report students uploaded grades from Canvas to the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment and high school affiliates.
• Be responsible for understanding and enforcing program policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in all Jump Start Cohort Coach meetings and trainings.
• Communicate regularly with high school counselors and staff as appropriate about concerns, school policies, daily schedules, facility use, and access to internet and information.
• Communicate regularly with instructors to share relevant information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
0.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Posting Close Date
06/30/2030

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.


Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.


Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.