Center Coordinator, Fernley

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(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City NV 89703

Administrative Faculty Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible.

This position is grant funded through 6/30/2027. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements.

Position Overview

The Fernley Center Coordinator position provides comprehensive administrative and programmatic support for Western Nevada Colleges Division of Workforce Career and Technical Education (WCTE). This position assists the WCTE staff with day-to-day operations student engagement and partnership coordination to ensure efficient functioning of the center and high-quality student experience.

Responsibilities include managing the Victory Logistics District and EmployNV Hub in Fernley providing high-level administrative support for assigned grants including tracking project activities outcomes and participant data; preparing reports; and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The Coordinator acts as a liaison to internal departments community partners and external agencies to strengthen WNCs presence in the region and enhance student success.

This role is central to the colleges mission of connecting students to workforce opportunities and supporting community economic development through career readiness and training access.

Job Duties

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the positions direct supervisor WCTE Director WCTE Faculty and Fernley Centers including scheduling correspondence record management and event coordination.

• Maintain accurate files reports and records for center operations student use and community partnerships.

• Coordinate communications and appointments with the on-site workforce partners.

• Prepare correspondence and data summaries for program reporting.

• Supervise train and schedule student workers interns or support staff assigned to the center.

Center Operations and Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for center partners and external organizations utilizing the space.

• Maintain the workspace to ensure it is tidy welcoming and conducive to student engagement.

• Ensure informational displays technology and printed resources are up to date and functional.

• Coordinate facilitate and implement the logistics of events employer visits and workshops.

• Oversee the opening and closing procedures of the center ensuring security readiness and compliance with institutional guidelines.

• Oversee daily operational safety ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures.

• Serve as a point of contact with Campus Police Services to address safety concerns coordinate emergency response procedures and support incident reporting when needed.

• Monitor the physical condition of the center and promptly report maintenance needs to Facilities Management.

• Collaborate with Facilities teams to support custodial schedules room setups repairs and ongoing upkeep of the space.

• Monitor center usage foot traffic and engagement trends to inform continuous improvement of services and layout.

• Manage inventory of supplies technology promotional materials and equipment ensuring adequate stock and timely replacements.

• Support budget tracking for center-related purchases events and operational needs.

• Address and resolve day-to-day challengesincluding scheduling issues facility disruptions or student concernsin a timely and professional manner.

Student and Community Engagement

• Greet and assist students and visitors building strong welcoming relationships with students to encourage ongoing engagement in career exploration employment readiness and academic success and provide information about services and workforce development opportunities.

• Assist community members seeking information about WNC programs job training resources or local workforce services helping them navigate available pathways.

• Serve as a liaison between WNC and community partners employers and service organizations to facilitate connections.

• Support outreach efforts by promoting events workshops and services to students community members and partner organizations.

• Provide individualized support to students facing barriers to employment or education offering guidance and connecting them with appropriate campus or community resources.

• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages participation from diverse student and community populations.

• Gather feedback from students and community visitors to help improve services programming and overall experience.

• Participate in community events job fairs and outreach activities representing WNC and strengthening relationships with regional workforce partners.

Grant Management

• Provide high-level administrative support for assigned grants (eight to 10 grants).

• Track grant-related outcomes participant data expenditures and deliverables to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

• Prepare compile and submit required reports documentation and progress updates.

• Communicate with project staff partners and external agencies to coordinate grant activities and maintain accurate records.

• Assist in monitoring operational budgets and purchasing processes related to grant-funded functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and one year of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelors degree (i.e. AA2 or 3 yrs related professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college environment or workforce development setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Practices of office administration recordkeeping and customer service.

• Career-readiness workforce development and community college student services (preferred).

• Data entry tracking and reporting.

• FERPA and other confidentiality regulations regarding student information.

Skill in:

• Professional communication both written and verbal.

• Use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and database management systems.

• Time management and organization to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Preparing compiling and submitting required reports documentation and progress updates.

• Providing high-level administrative support for assigned grants.

• Tracking grant-related outcomes participant data expenditures and deliverables to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

• Communicating with project staff partners and external agencies to coordinate grant activities and maintain accurate records.

• Monitoring operational budgets and purchasing processes related to grant-funded functions.

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision be self-directed and manage competing priorities.

• Exercise sound judgment discretion and confidentiality.

• Provide empathetic and culturally competent support to students from diverse backgrounds.

• Represent WNC professionally in interactions with students staff and community partners.

• Ability to collect analyze and report data accurately for grant and institutional needs.

• Ability to solve problems exercise sound judgment and adapt to changing priorities.

Hiring Supervisor - If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application please contact the hiring supervisor/department:

• Jack Sato Outreach & Training Coordinator Skilled Trades
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Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade A. The minimum of the placement range is $48403.99. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNCs placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHEs contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract) sick leave (A & B contract) 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System

• Voluntary benefits including accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

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This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Emergency/Temporary Appointment

Notwithstanding any provision of the NSHE Code to the contrary this contract is a temporary contract only and the employee is not entitled to or guaranteed additional employment contracts in the future. Pursuant to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Handbook Title 4 Chapter 3 Section 41 2. c. temporary full-time faculty are not entitled to the notice of nonreappointment and notice of termination provisions in Title 2 Chapter 5 Section 5.9. In the best judgment of the appointing authority this temporary employment appointment may be terminated with 30 days notice which may include accrued annual leave pursuant to Title 4 Chapter 3 Section 20 paragraph 3.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) sex (including pregnancy or related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The colleges commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNCs Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at or

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building Room 154

Carson City NV 89703

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.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

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