Part Time Program Manager Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The Office of Student Conduct is seeking a parttime Program Educator (Letter of Appointment; 19 hours/week) to support its educational and administrative operations. The Program Educator supports the university's student conduct and wellness initiatives by delivering educational interventions to undergraduate and graduate students found responsible for violating policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. This role blends direct student engagement, program facilitation, assessment, and administrative support to strengthen student success, retention, and wellbeing.

The Program Educator primarily implements the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for College Students), CASICS (Cannabis Screening Intervention for College Students), SHIFT (Student High Risk Intervention for First-Time Alcohol Violations), and DecisionMaking and Accountability Workshop while providing a supportive, educational environment that encourages reflection, responsibility, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

Student Intervention & Support:

• Facilitate BASICS, CASICS, SHIFT, and the DecisionMaking and Accountability Workshop in oneonone settings.

• Engage students in reflective conversations that promote harm reduction, accountability, and informed decisionmaking.

• Provide timely feedback to the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct and the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor regarding students who may need additional services, including mental health support, sexual assault resources, substance use services, academic assistance, or help with housing and food insecurity.

Research & Outreach:

• Conduct research and analysis, as assigned, to support the ongoing development and improvement of programs and operations within the Office of Student Conduct.

• Support the planning and implementation of outreach initiatives and represent the Office of Student Conduct at campus outreach events, as assigned.

• Assist in creating or updating flyers, digital content, and informational materials for outreach efforts.

Administrative & Departmental Support:

• Provide administrative support to the Administrative Assistant III, including opening and closing case files, scanning documents, and maintaining organized and accurate records.

• Provide reception support by staffing the front desk and answering multiline phone calls, ensuring professional and timely service to students, faculty, and staff.

• Assist with additional office tasks, including grading student essays, and routine administrative functions that contribute to efficient and effective departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clerical support, customer service, or a related administrative role.

• At least one (1) year of experience delivering educational content, curriculum, or facilitating learning in individual or group settings.

• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment, including computers, scanners, multiline phone systems, and copiers.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

• Aptitude for following written and verbal instructions and completing accurate documentation, case notes, and reports.

• Commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and following privacy protocols, including FERPA and Title IX.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal interactions, active listening, and empathy when engaging with individuals in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building rapport with collegeage students from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

• Demonstrated success supporting students experiencing mental health concerns, sexual assault, substance use issues, academic challenges, and basicneeds insecurity.

• Skill in working independently, contributing to collaborative team projects, and adapting effectively to changing priorities.

• Ability to assess student needs, identify risks, ask clarifying questions, and make informed recommendations.

• Capacity to master new systems or processes quickly, actively seek feedback, and adjust workflows to meet evolving student needs.

Schedule

This position is 19 hours per week; Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; scheduled hours may be adjusted depending on organizational needs.

Onsite position

Compensation

LOA Hourly

$22.00 per hour

Benefits

This position is eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement options, and educational benefits. For details, see UNR Benefits at a Glance: LOA Benefits at a Glance

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents: Grants-in-aid for letters of appointment (LOAs)

Department Information

The Office of Student Conduct adjudicates violations of the Student Code of Conduct by facilitating processes that provide an educational disciplinary experience that supports the development of the individual student and the student organization.

About the Student Code of Conduct

An important goal of the Student Code of Conduct is to teach students to live and act responsibly, with respect for the rights of other students, community members, common resources, property, and the regulations and policies of our community. As students participate in the campus community and its sponsored activities, they are responsible for their own actions and are subject to local, state, and national laws as well as all university regulations.

Contact Information

Ashley Darbey at adarbey@unr.edu or call 775-784-4388.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

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 jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application

Resume/CV -- (required)

Cover Letter -- (required)

Contact Information for Three Professional References -- (required)

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by September 18, 2026

This posting is open until filled.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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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.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

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