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:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

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

Job Description

*This position will be open until filled. For full consideration, all application related materials should be submitted by October 3, 2024.

The Program Coordinator & Counselor position is a unique and challenging role that combines the responsibilities of a program coordinator with those of a counselor. In this role, the individual will be responsible for organizing NV Grow-related staff and programs, as well as providing direct counseling to clients.

As a program coordinator, the individual will be responsible for developing and implementing program plans, coordinating training and events, and providing support to staff and clients. This may include tasks such as:

• Scheduling and coordinating program activities.

• Providing technical assistance to staff and clients.

• Evaluating program outcomes and making recommendations for improvement.

• Assisting the director of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development as needed.

As a counselor, the individual will provide direct counseling services to NV Grow clients. This may include tasks such as:

• Assessing client needs and developing individualized counseling plans.

• Linking clients to resources and support services.

• Overseeing the Neoserra customer relationship management (CRM) system.

• Representing the organization at public events as requested by the program director.

The individual in this role will also be responsible for using the Neoserra (CRM) system to track client data and provide regular reports to the Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development. This will help to ensure that the NV Grow Program is meeting the needs of its clients and achieving its goals. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business administration, counseling, or human services, or a related field from an accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• 3 years of related experience.

• Experience coordinating programs.

• Experience managing people.

• Experience with small business counseling.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience using Workday or similar software.

• Proficiency in all MS Office products.

• Experience with CRM systems.

• Experience working with diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college/university.

• Experience with budgeting and financial management.

• Experience with public speaking and training.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

• Experience using Workday or similar software within NSHE.

• Experience working with small businesses in the state of Nevada.

The duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

The Program Coordinator & Counselor must work closely with the SBED Director and NV Grow Counselors. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities are required to effectively perform the essential functions of the Program Coordinator & Counselor position successfully:

• Knowledge of the NV Grow program and its goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of the small business and entrepreneurial landscape in Nevada.

• Knowledge of the resources and services available to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

• Ability to provide culturally competent services.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to manage stress and work under pressure.

Starting Salary Range

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

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)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

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 11:59pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

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.