Part Time Academic Advisor Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description
Part-time Office Support Staff- Winnemucca
Great Basin College is seeking a part-time employee to provide front office and testing support at the Winnemucca Center.
Primary Responsibilities

• Proctor exams while maintaining the security and confidentiality of all testing materials.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Assist students with basic computer usage and navigation.
• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Accept forms and other documents.
• Schedule advising appointments.
• Direct students and visitors to the appropriate college departments and resources.
• Assist front office staff with daily operations.
• Operate general office equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and scanners.
• Provide encouragement and positive support to students.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic computer proficiency; experience with Microsoft Office and general office equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Position is based at the Winnemucca location and runs from August to December for the fall semester, and January to May for the spring semester.
Schedule varies between the hours of 8am-8pm, Monday through Thursday and 8am and 5pm on Fridays.
Salary:
$15 per hour.
Hours:
Up to 19 hours per week with a monthly maximum of 79.5 hours per month.
This is a non-benefits eligible position.
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
07/31/2026
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.
For more information visit GBC or the Area website.