Director, Pahrump Center

Great Basin College; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Annual leave

Sick leave

ComPsych support

No state income tax

Free parking

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Great Basin College in Pahrump, NV seeks a capable administrator to supervise the Pahrump Valley Center and satellite centers, ensuring daily operations and in-person presence from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel to Elko and other sites is required.

You will lead staff, coordinate student services, and advance community outreach across rural Nevada. The role entails budget planning, program promotion, and collaboration with education partners, with some evenings/weekends and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in organizational/administrative roles, preferably in education.
• Community college experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for public-facing duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and coordinate between departments.
• Familiarity with distance education delivery technologies.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the service area.
• Familiarity with advising college-level students preferred.
• Familiarity with an integrated student information system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Pahrump Valley Center and satellites.
• This requires a daily presence at the Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or longer as needed.
• Some weekend and evening work will be required.
• Select, train, and supervise staff for the centers in Pahrump and nearby areas.
• Regular travel to satellite centers; overnight stays may be required.
• Participate in faculty and staff development activities for the Center and satellites.
• Plan and manage the Center budget with the VP of Finance and Operations.
• Supervise Center support staff and oversee facilities maintenance.
• Coordinate student support services, registration, financial aid, advisement, and SGA.
• Promote course offerings, programs and services within local communities.
• Coordinate joint initiatives with local school districts.
• Collaborate with Continuing Education to develop community offerings.
• Promote business partnerships and contract training.
• Participate in economic development committees.
• Participate in college meetings to facilitate inter-campus communications.
• Participate in faculty senate and other college committees.
• Collaborate with the GBC Foundation to develop resources for the area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Distance education tech

Advising students

Inter-department coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The individual selected for this position will supervise the educational services and facilities of Great Basin College (GBC) in Nye County, Nevada, including the daily operations of a center in Pahrump and other rural satellite centers. This will include the supervision of non-academic faculty employees at the GBC centers in this region. The position, which is based in Pahrump, Nevada, requires occasional travel to the Elko campus and other areas for meetings.

Qualifications

• A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.


• Evidence of previous organizational and administrative experience, preferably in an educational setting, is required.


• Previous experience in a community college setting will be an asset to the applicant.


• Communication skills are essential to the position.


• Microsoft Office and general computer skills are required to perform the duties of this position successfully.


• Strong human relation skills are required due to the public scope of this position.


• The Campus Director must be able to understand and interpret instructions, bringing work complete in one department to another.


• Familiarity with distance education delivery technologies is required.


• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the service area is required.


• Familiarity with advising college level students is preferred.


• Familiarity with an integrated student information system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise daily operations of the Pahrump Valley Center and satellite centers in the surrounding areas.


• This will require a daily presence at the Center from at least 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each workday or longer if necessary to complete all responsibilities for the day.


• Some weekend and evening work will be required.


• In cooperation with other GBC administrators, select, train, and supervise the staff for the centers in Pahrump and surrounding areas.


• This includes travel to the satellite centers on a regular basis, sometimes with overnight stay required.


• In cooperation with other GBC staff, participate in faculty and staff development activities for the Pahrump Valley Center and satellite centers in the area.


• Plan and manage the Center budget in conjunction with the Vice President of Finance and Operations.


• Supervise Center support staff.


• Oversee janitorial services and buildings and grounds maintenance and repair.


• In cooperation with Student Services staff, plan and direct student support services, registration, including coordination of financial aid, academic advisement, and SGA activities for the Center and the satellite centers in the area.


• Promote course offerings, college programs and services within the communities of the counties.


• Promote and coordinate joint initiatives with the local school districts.


• Work with the Director of Continuing Education to explore for and develop opportunities in the area for community service offerings and other means of community outreach and continuing education.


• Promote business partnerships and contract training.


• Participation on economic development committees within the area is expected.


• Participate in college meetings to facilitate inter-campus and inter-departmental communications.


• Participate in faculty senate and other college committees as appropriate.


• Collaborate with the GBC Foundation to develop Pahrump and surrounding area resources as requested.


• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Grade Administrative Faculty – D This is a 12 month \"A\" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs. The budgeted salary range for this position begins at $86,445. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

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 Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision


• 12 paid holidays


• Life insurance, long-term disability


• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.


• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.


• No state income tax!


• Free Parking


• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees


• Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.


• Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.


• Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV – 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


• 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.


• Additional Information Transcripts

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 9/29/2026 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment 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

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.

Human Resources Contact

1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775-327-2069 [e-mail]

Title IX Contact

1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775-327-2336 [e-mail] Great Basin College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.