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(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
Job Description
Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.
(50% of FTE after October of 2027 is contingent upon continued funding )
The Workforce Development Program Liaison will provide leadership and coordination of WNC’s partnership with Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) on Realizing Opportunities for the American Dream to Succeed (ROADS) Program. This program’s goal is to enhance the skills of Nevada’s workers who are unemployed and/or underemployed. The ROADS program will capitalize on the existing strengths and resources of WNC and its partners to focus on industry-determined priorities in order to align training with industry demands. This position collaborates with faculty, division, and institution staff to create pathways between the community and WNC in order to open opportunities for the region’s workforce. This position represents WNC within the community seeking opportunities to engage new students, recruits and guides students through the program while engaging support from WNC partners and program investors. Occasional travel to Reno and other WNC campuses may be required.
Major Responsibilities
Work with WNC’s Advancement Team Managers and ROADS work group to ensure contract accountability for the ROADS project including data collection, analysis and reporting, and tracking of contract and system requirements including billing and purchasing. Create quarterly progress reports to DETR’s designated contract manager.
Develop and deliver outreach and engagement activities including effective marketing strategies related to recruiting and retaining students with guidance of Advancement team managers and assistance from campus offices and services. Using knowledge gathered within the community, collaborates within the Advancement Team in creating social media posts and press releases to drive the Roads Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three years of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree (i.e., AA+4 yrs related professional experience). A minimum of an Associate's degree is required.
Department Contact Information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Starting Salary
This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $73,531.55. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
Perks of Working at WNC
Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits
The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
Free parking and plenty of it!
No State income tax!
Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members
WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
08/15/2026
Note to Applicant
TITLE IX STATEMENT
WNC 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), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.
WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:
Victor Navarro at [email protected] or (775) 445-4235
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Bristlecone Building, Room 154
Carson City, NV 89703
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.
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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