Outreach Assistant

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Human Resources
[email protected] 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool

Position Overview:

The Outreach Assistant supports WNC high school programs by assisting with a range of activities, including senior outreach, the Nevada Promise Scholarship process, Career and Technical Education (CTE) college credit r view, and dual enrollment procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Outreach & Events: Assist Outreach Coordinators and Advisors in planning and implementing high school programs and events throughout the WNC region. Travel to regional high schools to participate in recruitment and outreach activities, welcoming prospective students and their families.

• Student Support: Guide prospective students through the college application and registration process. Provide access to college resources and support, and educate students and families about educational opportunities at WNC.

• Materials Development: Create and distribute outreach materials, including brochures, digital content, and web-based information, to highlight WNC programs and services.

• Administrative Duties: Track student participation, respond to calls/emails, send appointment reminders, and assist with general communication tasks.

• Nevada Promise Scholarship: Collaborate with the NV Promise lead to monitor community service hours, mentor meetings, and track student eligibility. Send reminders and follow up with students to ensure they meet necessary deadlines.

• CTE College Credit Application Monitoring: Support the review of CTE applications for completeness, document results, and follow up with students as necessary.

• Dual Enrollment: Input student data into spreadsheets, assist with Canvas rosters, and support high school authorization forms. Develop materials related to dual enrollment programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent education, or one year of related experience.

• Ability to travel to regional high schools.

• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.

Compensation:
$18 per hour.

• Resume

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. 

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.