Coordinator, Prison Education Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0142049)

Description

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 hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

The Coordinator, Prison Education works closely with prospective, current, and former students within CSN's Prison Education Program. The incumbent's primary responsibilities include providing necessary support to students who are eligible for participation in CSN's Prison Education Program, currently enrolled in the program, or have formerly been in the program now attending CSN post-release. These support services include but are not limited to:

• Assistance with CSN student applications.

• Student Advising Support

• Coordination of FAFSA applications.

• Referring students to various support services during and post-release.

• Work cooperatively with NDOC staff to ensure efficient prison education operations.

The Coordinator, Prison Education reports to the Prison Education Program Manager. The incumbent must have a regular and consistent presence within the NDOC facilities working directly with students and support staff. The coordinator will also engage with CSN faculty teaching in the prison education program and other CSN staff as needed to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years' experience in higher education teaching, advising, program coordination or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Previous experience working with incarcerated populations.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and problem-solving.

• Current knowledge of ADA-AA, Section 504 of Rehab Act. Knowledge of FERPA rules, Federal Financial Aid Title IV regulations.

• Ability to understand and apply NSHE and college policies and procedures, recognize and address challenges affecting college students, effectively apply case management practices, and follow-up appropriately.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with a team of co-workers, CSN staff, NDOC staff, and other community support organization staff members.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,875.

This position if funded by grant dollars and is contingent upon ongoing and available funding through 6/01/2026.

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

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 11:59 pm 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.

Posting Close Date

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.