Dual Credit Student Success Specialist, Battle Mountain; Part-time

The Dual Credit Student Success Specialist is a Great Basin College employee assigned to a partner high school to support students participating in or considering GBC dual credit courses. Under the direction of the Dual Credit Coordinator, the Specialist provides on-site assistance with course options, credit, student success, and GBC courses delivered through Zoom or other distance-learning formats. The position serves as the day-to-day connection between GBC and the assigned high school, supporting dual credit participation, persistence, and course completion.

This position is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada.

• Meet with students interested in or participating in GBC dual credit.
• Explain GBC courses, programs, credentials, and career or transfer pathways.
• Assist students in understanding prerequisites, placement, course sequencing, college expectations, and how courses align with their educational goals.
• Work with high school counselors and GBC personnel to support appropriate course selection.

• Assist students with GBC admissions, dual credit, registration, and related processes.
• Help students access and use GBC email, Canvas, student accounts, Zoom, and other college systems.
• Communicate important registration, payment, course, add/drop, and withdrawal deadlines.
• Assist with routine credit issues and connect students with appropriate GBC offices when needed.
• Help students locate textbooks, course materials, and other required resources.

• Help students address barriers that may affect successful course completion.
• Connect students with appropriate GBC or high school support resources.

• Provide on-site support for designated GBC courses delivered through Zoom or other distance-learning formats.
• Help ensure classrooms, technology, and instructional systems are ready for scheduled instruction.
• Support student participation and an appropriate college-level classroom environment.
• Communicate significant attendance, participation, technology, or classroom concerns and assist with authorized testing or proctoring.

• Maintain current GBC dual credit, course, program, and pathway information for students and families.
• Participate in registration events, parent nights, college and career fairs, classroom presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Assist with campus visits and support college-readiness, financial aid, and transition activities in coordination with appropriate GBC personnel.

• Maintain regular communication with the Dual Credit Coordinator regarding student participation, concerns, and program needs.
• Maintain records and assist with tracking student contacts, applications, registrations, participation, interventions, and course completion.
• Follow up with students who have not completed required application or registration steps.
• Identify recurring student barriers or process concerns and communicate them to the Dual Credit Coordinator.

• Associate degree from an accredited institution and relevant experience working with high school or college students; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience providing student support, customer service, education, advising support, or related services.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a high school, college, or educational environment.
• Experience with dual credit, admissions, advising, recruitment, student success, or college-access programs.
• Familiarity with Great Basin College or Nevada educational systems.
• Experience with Canvas or another learning management system and Zoom or similar distance-learning technology.

• Ability to establish positive and professional relationships with students, families, school personnel, and GBC employees.
• Ability to explain college processes, requirements, and expectations clearly and accurately.
• Strong student-service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple students, priorities, deadlines, and records.
• Ability to recognize student needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to effectively use student information systems and educational technology.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable…