Specialist, Science Centers for Academic Success

Description

The Specialist role exists to provide high level support to students, the coordinator, and Director through one-on-one tutoring, coordinating services and projects as needed, providing administrative support, tracking information and data, and providing guidance and leadership to less experienced staff.

A Science Specialist may also assist in researching and implementing best practice trends, participate in ongoing staff development, and will conduct both college and community outreach fairs and workshops.

The Centers for Academic Success serves students from all cultures and majors. Specialists should be prepared to help students from a variety of backgrounds and whose first language is not English.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Science Intensive Field.

1 year related or comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of experience tutoring biology, chemistry, or physics in a community college setting.

Experience in developing and delivering staff training integrated with student learning and development theories.

1 year experience in supplemental instruction.

1 year experience facilitating study groups in a tutoring center.

Experience in developing and delivering student workshops integrated with student learning and development theories.

Experience developing handouts, study materials, or online resources for students and staff.

Experience tracking, reporting, and analyzing data.

Experience in conducting college and community outreach fairs and workshops.

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Ability to make decisions and take actions independently for a variety of diverse situations.

Show a high degree of creativity and initiative.

Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent technological skills PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Canvas.

Experience assisting with training personnel.

Demonstrated ability in locating, evaluating, and documenting reliable and credible sources in multiple formats.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty B - The starting salary is $43,888.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application :

Resume / CV

Cover Letter

Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)

Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc.

If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Local Search

Out of Area / State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement

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In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11 : 59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

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Posting Close Date

09 / 9 / 2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.

S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.