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Program Assistant - Prison Education Program Winnemucca (Part-time)
Job Description
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Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at
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.Job Description
Great Basin College is seeking applications for a Program Assistant for the Prison Education Program with excellent interpersonal skills. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing student services, program and faculty support for GBC’s program at Lovelock Correctional Center and will be based at the Winnemucca Center.
Successful candidate must pass the extensive background investigation required by Nevada Department of Corrections, including a two-step TB test, and complete all required NDOC training. Please do not apply if you are unwilling or think you are unable to meet NDOC’s requirements for educators. Position requires regular travel to (via GBC vehicle) and work inside the correctional facility, located one hour southwest of Winnemucca. Lovelock Correctional Center is a medium security facility and this position will be working directly with individuals serving time for a variety of offenses and sentences.
Duties:
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Point of contact for incarcerated individuals at Lovelock Correctional Center who are current, former, or prospective students and their families/authorized third party representatives.
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Assists students with:
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Admission to College and Program
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Financial Aid Paperwork and Scholarship Applications
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Course Registration
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Student Information Change and Transcript Requests
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Obtaining Records from Other Institutions (high school and post-secondary)
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Assists Director with Advising, Arranging Disability Services, and Transitional Planning
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Assists faculty:
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Coordinates the exchange of materials
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Orders textbooks
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Copies and disseminates materials/assignments
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May assist faculty with preparation of materials and grading for classes
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Works with the Education Department at NDOC to ensure all faculty paperwork is complete and approved, and faculty receive all required training.
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Maintains the approved faculty list for GBC/LCC
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Coordinates the supply/materials list in conjunction with faculty, Assistant Warden of Programs, Center Director, and GBC Bookstore.
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Responsible for delivering supplies and ensuring each student receives the correct materials each semester.
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Coordinates retrieval and storage of student materials
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Counsel students on issues and refers students to Center Director as appropriate
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Coordinate with other prison education professionals to assist students transferring to other facilities and/or colleges
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Coordinates with Student Financial Aid and Controller’s offices regarding student accounts
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Collaborates with Coal Canyon High School staff for resource sharing, event planning, and communication.
Requirements:
Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education. Three years’ related experience Ability to pass comprehensive background screening required to access prison complex. Preference may be given to individuals with previous experience working in a correctional institution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
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Knowledge of education and training resources
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Skill utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work
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Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
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Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
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Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
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Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
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Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
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Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed under limited supervision in an office or correctional institution setting with appropriate climate controls. Work is performed in a restricted access environment and requires incumbent to maintain certifications and approval for access to the prison complex.
Salary:
$20.00 per hour
This is a part-time non-benefits eligible position. This position can work up to 79.5 hours per month.
Hours:
Tuesday-Friday, variable hours including some evenings.
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
47.5%
Required Attachment(s)
Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties 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.
Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Great Basin College
Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.
Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.
GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.
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