Project Coordinator, Community of Bilingual English Spanish Speakers (CBESS)

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The University of Nevada, Reno, College of Education is recruiting for a Project Coordinator, Community of Bilingual English Spanish Speakers (CBESS). The Community of Bilingual English Spanish Speakers explores issues in Health and Science (CBESS), a pipeline program to increase linguistic and geographic diversity in STEM and health. The position reports to the Co-PI for CBESS/Director of the UNR Latino Research Center.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and verifying financial expenses with the budget analyst

• Day-to-day operations

• Coordinating all project activities and resources

• Recruitment

• Data collection, analysis, and evaluation activities

• Participant and family communications

• Logistics and staffing for all events

• Supervision of project personnel and participants of the Community of Bilingual English Spanish Speakers (CBESS) program

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Related Experience: Secondary or Post-secondary educational setting experience or related field; must be biliterate in Spanish and English.

Certification and Licensure

• Current Nevada driver’s license

Schedule or Travel Requirements

• Occasional variable work schedule

• Occasional travel

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and spe