The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. 

Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities, value equity and inclusion, and amplify diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We believe equity is the foundation for a thriving, justice-centered institution that serves all. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an inclusive environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equity, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. 

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.  

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.

• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

• Retirement Plan:  Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.

• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits

This position will be Open until Filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by October 13, 2024.

Job Description

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation champions philanthropic culture in support of the College of Southern Nevada and community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the CSN Foundation provides monetary support to the college, its students, and programs. These contributions help create scholarships, develop programs, build infrastructure, and create a campus community where students, faculty and staff can succeed.

The CSN Foundation seeks an energetic professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence. This position will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to, all levels of college personnel, students, NSHE Board of Regents members, community leaders and members, members of the business community, members of the CSN Foundation Board of Trustees, and contractors of the CSN Foundation.

The Philanthropy Coordinator performs many non-routine office functions and plays an active role in the coordination and administration of philanthropic events and activities in support of the CSN Foundations mission and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Executive Director’s office. This position reports to the Executive Director of the CSN Foundation.

The Philanthropy Coordinator is a key member of the Foundation team who are focused on providing our donors with the highest level of service in support of their charitable giving. This position is also instrumental in student success through philanthropy and working with community stakeholders who join us in our mission and to help make a meaningful difference for the College of Southern Nevada community and our students.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Acts as the initial point of contact for internal and external constituents on behalf of the Foundation Office. Including, the initial intake of inquiries and routes to appropriate departments/staff for research/resolution as necessary.

• Responsible for maintaining all foundation records, both electronic and original documents and ensures accuracy of record keeping both historical and current files.

• Performs multifaceted administrative work in a confidential manner in support to the Executive Director. This support includes scheduling and managing of calendars and correspondence, and scheduling meetings with CSN Foundation Board of Trustees, internal and external constituents, prepares correspondence, meeting agendas, recording, preparing, and distributing minutes as needed.

• Coordinates all logistical aspects of philanthropic activities, special events, and assists with marketing of events and programs. This includes review and coordination of budgets for events and special projects by performing duties such as reconciling, monitoring, making, and tracking expenditures and preparing budget status reports.

• A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can empower teammates to contribute their best.

• Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines.

• Commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and emotional intelligence.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to CSN and CSN Foundation missions.

• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years of Philanthropy, Donor Services, or related professional experience.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of all community college students and employees.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate the CSN and CSN Foundation missions with stakeholders in person, by phone and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Nonprofit experience.

• 1 year of administrative experience.

• Familiarity and experience working with various social media platforms.

• Previous experience event planning and/or coordination.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Ability to always maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Skill in building and maintaining spreadsheets.

• Ability to compile and consolidate information.

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Knowledge of Nevada Open Meeting Law.

• Knowledge and proficiency in basic web management and social media platforms.

• Independent decision-making.

• Knowledge of expenditures.

• Ability to work with people and coordinate document requests.

• Make decisions and take actions independently for a variety of diverse situations.

• Show a high degree of creativity and initiative.

• Demonstrate integrity (honesty, trustworthiness, high moral values).

Salary information

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $68,063*.

* This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

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)

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.

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. 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.

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.