"Coordinator of Academic Enrichment Programs and Summer Bridge"

Nevada State University invites applications for the Coordinator of Academic Enrichment Programs and Summer Bridge. This position enhances our efforts to improve retention and graduation by overseeing summer bridge programs, coordinating our Scholars Programs, and developing programming that supports our students throughout their academic journey.

About the institution: Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing oversight and coordination for all summer bridge programs.
• Coordinating all Scholars Programs.
• Recruitment, marketing, and outreach for Scholars Programs.
• Developing and overseeing regular assessment of the Scholars Programs.
• Working collaboratively with STAR and other support units on campus to support student retention.
• Coordinating our efforts to develop a summer programming schedule.
• Developing and coordinating enrichment programming throughout the academic year.
• Overseeing student workers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate well and plan complex projects.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education.
• Experience in higher education, student support services, or educational programming.
• Familiarity with summer bridge programs or scholar/enrichment programs.
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or historically underrepresented students.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Rank, Salary & Benefits: Budgeted salary for this position is $61,553. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.