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Student Worker - Career Mentor
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Position Number: 2562341
Location: Henderson, NV
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Student Worker - Career Mentor

Nevada State College (NSC) 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:

The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites applications for the position of Career Mentor. We are interested in applicants who are motivated, able to learn new skills quickly, enjoy helping others, and are detail-oriented. Interested applicants should be comfortable with a high level of responsibility and in good academic standing. Professionalism and a willingness to help others is a must. Applicants should have some experience working one-on-one with peers and presenting in front of groups. Career Mentors must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills as well as an ability to connect with diverse individuals.

Career Mentors will be an integral component in providing career development services to NSC students. Career Mentors will be required to go through ongoing paid training prior to the start of each semester, usually 5 full days. Career Mentors would welcome students to the Career Services Center and assist them with a range of activities, including resume and cover letter preparation, major/career exploration, job searches for on-campus employment and off-campus employment, interview preparation, and building student profiles and setting preferences in Handshake (NSC's career network for students). Career Mentors also would orient students to the Career Services Center's many resources and events. They would train students on how to use Handshake, LinkedIn, job search websites and career exploration tools. Career Mentors would also help communicate with employers and present in classrooms.

Career Mentors would also assist with office duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and emails, creating flyers and marketing material, managing the office's social media accounts, marketing career development events, planning and attending career events, and other duties as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State College, 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 under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.

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 college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, 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.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide friendly and attentive customer service, greeting and assisting students with their career advising needs
Provide 1-on-1 and group advising on resume coaching and review of cover letters and job applications, as well as assistance with major/career exploration and interview preparation
Mentor students to improve their job search, professional communication, and interviewing skills
Advise students at every stage in their career exploration journey
Assist students in navigating online resources, including Handshake, Focus2, Big Interview and LinkedIn
Develop a working knowledge of career and graduate-school resources on campus, in the community, and online
Assist with the planning and implementation of various projects and initiatives, including large-scale events such as career fairs
Give presentations to classes on the center's resources and services
Participate in intensive initial and ongoing training to develop and learn new skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be in good academic standing with a 2.5 minimum GPA.
Must be an NSC degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 college level credits each semester employed
Must commit to working 15 - 19.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily between the hours of 8am-5pm; must attend all required training sessions
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and foster a welcoming rapport with students, faculty, staff and employers
Ability to mentor students with career planning and development
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent proofreading and editing skills; excellent writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and public speaking skills
Exhibit leadership and initiative; be dependable, display self-discipline and professionalism
Must demonstrate ability to maintain FERPA standards and manage sensitive information
Be sensitive and responsive to diverse audiences
Ability to work independently and on a team
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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

Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to address student needs in a creative and innovative fashion
Graphic design and social media skills a plus
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation a plus
Prior experience tutoring or mentoring a plus
Knowledge of available student support services at NSC
Able to work flexible hours (some evenings/weekends)

Work Hours:

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Career Mentors will need to commit to working 15-19.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily between the hours of 8am-5pm. Occasionally, career mentors will be asked to work weekends to assist with career-related events. It is important that your schedule includes a substantial amount of open time between these hours. Career Mentors are required to attend 2 weeks of paid training prior to the beginning of fall semester, and 1 week of paid training prior to the beginning of spring semester.

Hourly Rate:

$12.00 per hour

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC 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.

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
No

Full-Time Equivalent
37.5%

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@nsc.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 College;
Copy of Fall or Spring schedule and proof of current GPA;
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.

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-992-2611 | career@nsc.edu ) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.

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

Nevada State College

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSC-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Student-Worker---Career-Mentor_R0127202