NSHE Specialist

Position: NSHE Specialist 1

NSHE Specialist 1

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. Toensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keepin mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when ahiring decision has been made.

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position ofNSHE Specialist 1. The NSHE Specialist 1 serves as a critical liaison between the admissions office and technical teams, leading admissions processing for various applicant populations and overseeing the implementation and maintenance of CRM systems toenhance admissions operations and student engagement. This role ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory policies,supports data-driven decision-making, and contributes to continuous process improvement in alignment with enrollment strategies.

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 underserved 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 ofhigher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500,with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. Amajority 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. Weoperate 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. Inorder 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 andstaff 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 whoare historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Admissions Lead - First-Year, Returning Students, Second Bachelor's, & Direct Admissions Programs

• Interpret and apply policies and procedures as outlined in theNSHE Handbook, college catalog, and internal documentation relatedto admissions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants, providing guidance on admissions requirements,application status, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate final official documents for newly admitted freshmen to determine admissions eligibility.
• Communicate with applicants who do not meet institutional requirements and request additional documentation when necessary.
• Collaborate with recruitment staff to implement changes in admissions procedures and policies.
• Calculate GPA and evaluate subject requirements for GED/HiSETapplicants.
• Participate in the review and decision process for…