Job Description

The DWED-ACES Part-time Specialist will provide coordination and support of short-term program courses including but not limited to forklift and manufacturing.

The part-time specialist will also prepare and assist with course paperwork, registration, and classroom preparation and maintain and update student records and rosters.

The Adult Career Education Services program with the Division of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED) is an AEFLA grant-funded program and offers classes between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Specialist duties include, but is not limited to, the following.

Coordinate classes regarding placement of instructors and students, monitor implementation of curriculum and student progress, ensure adherence to attendance posting and policies, track and ordering of instructional inventory, and work with the Advisors for marketing and maintaining class enrollment.

• Observe adherence to forklift curriculum and administrative tasks.
  
• Confer with instructors and/or advisors on individual student's needs and progress and discipline issues.
  
• Assess needs for assistance such as disability resource center, financial aid, and/or additional remediation assistance and refers them to the appropriate services.
  
• Interview students to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals.
  
• Refer qualified students to employers, employment services, and other providers for job training or placement.
  
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  
• The need to demonstrate by actions a commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion by behavior that fosters a work and learning environment that is safe and secure, and free from any discrimination and harassment.
  
• The performance of duties should be consistently discharged in such a way as to foster a work atmosphere that promotes civility, courtesy, collegiality, and collaboration.
  
  Collaborate with DWED staff in the development, evaluation, and revision of courses/programs.
  
• Develop, plan, and coordinate student events.
  
• Attend professional meetings and training workshops to maintain professional competence.
  
• Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist DWED administration in determining and carrying out objectives.
  
• Provide assistance to staff in duties such as teaching forklift classes, issuing transcripts, and scheduling.
  
  Perform administrative procedures to meet objectives set by the ABE Grant.
  
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by CSN, DWED, and ABE grants.
  
• Prepare and maintain student short-term program reports.
  
• Participate and/or serve as a proctor in student recruitment, selection, admission, and assessment processes.
  
• Prepare reports to be submitted to DWED administration and ABE Grant Leads related to student progress and grant implementation measures.
  
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  
• Coordinate room assignments.
  
  Plan and promote ABE Grant-related activities.
  
• Conduct orientation programs
  
• Address community groups, instructors, and staff members to explain program services
  
• Coordinate and represent the division at CSN, community, campus, and industry events.
  
• Develop public relations materials and coordinate the production and dissemination of materials.
  
  Physical Demands:
  
• Maintain a consistent and reliable pattern of attendance
  
• As necessary, may need to work hours outside of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturdays
  
• As necessary may need to travel to other campuses, work locations, conferences, etc. to complete work-related assignments and duties.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  1. One year of related professional experience.
  
  2. Experience working with a diverse workforce and/or student body.
  
  3. Ability to travel to various site locations.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Proven experience as a forklift operator
  
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
  
• Prior experience in manufacturing
  
• Proficient in any digital environment, internet applications, Microsoft office suite, and student information systems.
  
• Two years of full-time Adult Basic Education and/or English as a Second Language teaching or curriculum development experience
  
• Knowledge of Federal and State Grant Implementation Guidelines
  
• Ability to analyze, prepare and generate reports/spreadsheets in a timely and efficient manner.
  
  
  
• Knowledge of division classes, products, and services and ability to inform internal and external customers with correct contacts.
  
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule based on workload demands.
  
  Starting Salary Range
  
  $25.00 - $30.00 Hour
  
  Exempt
  Yes
  
  Full-Time Equivalent
  48.8%
  
  Required Attachment(s)
  
  To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
  
  
  
• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
  
  
  
• Cover letter
  
  
  
• Contact information for three professional references
  
  
  
• Unofficial College Transcripts - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.
  
  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 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.
  
  Posting Close Date
  06/30/2023
  
  Note to Applicant
  
  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.
  
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