TRIO Upward Bound Specialist

Nevada State College is seeking a highly motivated and experienced TRIO Upward Bound Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and executing STEM curriculum development and academic student supportive services for TRIO Upward Bound college-bound students.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and experience working with diverse student populations. They will be responsible for creating and identifying math-learning instruments, developing and overseeing individualized student support plans, and creating seminars on STEM proficiency and college readiness.

The TRIO Upward Bound Specialist will also serve as a liaison to tutoring vendors and STEM mentors, curate structured individual and group tutorials, and monitor student and alumni academic progress. They will collect, enter, analyze, and summarize student data using the student database and Microsoft Excel.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and identify math-learning instruments designed to increase proficiency.
• Develop and oversee individualized student support plans.
• Create seminars on STEM proficiency and college readiness, time management, study skills, and test-taking strategy workshops for pre-college students and parents.
• Serve as a liaison to tutoring vendors and STEM mentors.
• Curate structured individual and group tutorials.
• Monitor student and alumni academic progress.
• Collect, enter, analyze, and summarize student data using the student database and Microsoft Excel.
• Manage and maintain student data in hard copies and online formats for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Develop and present reports on demand.
• Support special program initiatives and activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One (1) year experience in a comparable profession.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to pass the Clark County School District background check required to obtain a school district badge.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish.
• Higher Education Experience.