Coordinator of Northern Nevada Programs

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Northern Nevada Programs. The Coordinator of Northern Nevada Programs supports Nevada State University's School of Education (SoE) by supervising pre-service teacher candidates completing field placements throughout Northern Nevada, advising students in Nevada State's 2+2 transfer pathways, and recruiting prospective students from partner community colleges and high schools. This position serves as the primary point of contact between Northern Nevada students, Cooperating Teachers, school-site partners, and the Nevada State main campus, and plays a key role in building and sustaining strong regional partnerships with Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), Western Nevada College (WNC) and local K-12 school districts.

This position is based in Carson City/Reno at the WNC Campus and requires travel from the base location to the various northern school districts.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise Pre-Service Teachers in Northern Nevada: Conduct classroom observations and formative/summative evaluations, address placement related concerns in coordination with the Director of Partnerships and Field Experiences, manage Dispositional Action Plans, and report on student progress.
• In collaboration with NSHE Specialist II/Advisor, advise Nevada State SoE Students: One-on-one and group advising on 2+2 transfer pathways from TMCC/WNC into Nevada State's education programs.
• Teach Student Teaching Seminar Course: Instruct and manage the student teaching seminar course, provide feedback and support to teacher candidates, assess student performance, and maintain all grading and course records.
• Recruitment for the School of Education: Presentations and campus events at TMCC/WNC and area high schools to promote Nevada State's teacher preparation programs.
• Build Rapport with Cooperating Teachers & District Partners: Maintain relationships with school principals, Cooperating Teachers, and district staff across WCSD, Lyon, Carson City, Churchill, and Douglas County school districts.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Attendance at faculty meetings, supervising a part-time instructor (If needed and in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships and Field Experiences), and serving as a liaison between Northern Nevada students and main campus.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Valid Nevada Department of Education teaching license/certification, with classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating pre-service or novice teachers.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Northern Nevada to school sites, TMCC, and WNC campuses.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address concerns involving students, school partners, and university stakeholders.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with academic advising, transfer pathways, or 2+2 partnership programs.
• Familiarity with Northern Nevada K-12 districts (WCSD, Lyon County, Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County).
• Experience with student recruitment or admissions in a higher education setting.
• Experience supervising part-time or adjunct staff.
• Experience working with diverse, first generation and non-traditional students. 
• Experience in university teaching.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

Budgeted salary for this position is $54,285.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Monday, October 19, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by October 18 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to 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.

  

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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