Job Title: Outreach and Retention Coordinator
Location: University of Nevada, Reno
Job close date: 6/5/2012
How to apply: Please visit http://jobs.unr.edu/ to apply.
Job Description:
The University of Nevada, Reno is currently accepting applications for the
administrative faculty position of Outreach and Retention Coordinator in
the Center for Student Cultural Diversity (The Center), which is part of
the Student Services Division. The position is located in Reno, Nevada and
holds a special focus supporting American Indian students pursuing a
college degree.
Under the supervision of the director, the outreach and retention
coordinator provides services that are designed to prepare students for
success beyond high school; and through a variety of support activities,
increase their opportunities for admission to the University of Nevada,
Reno. The outreach and retention coordinator works closely with elementary,
middle, and high school personnel, community agency personnel, and parents
regarding program services. The coordinator develops and provides
information to student participants and their parents related to college
admission requirements, scholarship opportunities and the Federal financial
aid application processes in individual and group settings. The position
coordinates the Start Thinking About College (STAC) Adopt-A-School, College
Shadowing Day and Center Youth Summit programs.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and two years of experience in an academic or community
service setting working with a diverse student population.
The candidate must demonstrate experience working with a diverse student
population, which includes both high school and college students.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master=92s degree and one year of professional experience.
-Demonstrated effective communication skills, including excellent written,
oral and interpersonal skills.
-Strong organizational, assessment, computer, presentation and
problem-solving skills.
-The ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
within the Reno/Sparks community, on a college/university campus, as well
as, demonstrated experience working with American Indian student
populations.
Contact information:
Marrissa M. Perea
Advisor & Recruiter Specialist
Division of Health Sciences
Orvis Building, Rm 104
(775)682-7513
marrissap@unr.edu
