College Cohort Coach; Las Vegas

Job Description

This is a part‑time, temporary/seasonal position located in the Las Vegas area. The role is subject to a criminal history check.

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

• Provide guidance and support to a group of students in the Jump Start program.
• 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.
• Understand and enforce program policies and procedures.
• Attend all Jump Start Cohort Coach meetings and trainings.
• Communicate regularly with high‑school counselors and staff 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.

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Posting Close Date: 06/30/2030

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including but not limited to service‑connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§1681etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part
106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.