Part - Time Multicultural Outreach Ambassador - FY 2025 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0145724)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

The Multicultural Outreach Ambassador, on a Letter of Appointment contract, will work 20 hours a week, or the equivalent to 49.5% FTE, under the direction of the Executive Director of External Relations. This position promotes diversity, inclusion, and multicultural understanding among students, faculty, staff and community members. This role focuses on fostering an inclusive environment, supporting underrepresented student populations, and organizing events and initiatives that celebrate diversity and multiculturalism. The Multicultural Ambassador assists in developing on, and off-campus outreach; networks with community-based partners; and help organize recruitment and engagement activities to attract, engage, and support students, faculty, staff and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or at least one full year of completed college coursework.

• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Experience working with underrepresented communities.

• Knowledge of the community college mission.

• Evidenced organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Evidenced great customer service experience.

• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and maintain positive relationships. Develop and deliver training programs for faculty, staff, and students to enhance cultural sensitivity.

• Build and maintain partnerships with local community organizations that promote diversity and inclusion. Facilitate community service projects and volunteer opportunities for students.

• Engage in outreach efforts to recruit diverse student populations.

• Serve on committees and advisory boards related to diversity and inclusion.

• Collaborate with academic departments to promote multicultural perspectives in curriculum development. Assist in assessing the campus climate related to diversity and inclusion.

• Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.

• Compile and distribute resources, literature, and materials related to multiculturalism and diversity. Create and maintain a resource center or online repository for multicultural information.

Skills: 

• Excellent public speaking, interpersonal and organizational skills. 

• Detail-orientated.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

• Knowledge of minority communities, with demonstrated experience working with a diverse student and employee population, including all identities, ethnicities, cultures, and national origins.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Serve as a resource and advocate for underrepresented and multicultural students.

• Assist students in accessing campus resources, scholarships, and support services.

• Plan, coordinate, and promote multicultural events, workshops, and cultural celebrations.

• Collaborate with student organizations and clubs that focus on diversity and inclusion.

• Organize seminars and discussions on topics related to multiculturalism and social justice.

• Coordinate and participate in community events, college fairs, career fairs, group tours, and individual meetings with counselors and administrators, and help assess and evaluate the impact of engagement services and visits to inform program improvements.

• Conduct outreach efforts to maintain CSN presence within diverse communities.

• Network with community-based partners to include and build strategic relationships to help establish collaborations with CSN.

• Maintain a database of diverse and or underrepresented community partnerships, contacts, and student engagement events.

• Collaborate with Student Life and Organizations, Student Leadership Development, Office of Inclusive Learning, and other

• College partners to help identify students' needs, create programming, and develop goals and services to support traditionally marginalized students locally and at CSN.

• Understand campus and community resources and serve as a referral agent for students needing assistance with academic and student success services.

Salary

$15/hourly (Contingent upon funding)

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that 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.

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

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.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.