Prison Education Class Facilitator - (Part-Time)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Basin College is seeking a part‑time Prison Education Facilitator to support the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, NV. The role requires passing NDOC background checks and training and involves working with incarcerated students in a secure setting.

The position includes duties such as proctoring exams, assisting with computer use, and delivering Zoom-based courses, with shifts typically 3‑5 hours Mon–Fri and a partial year schedule.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Be present in LCC classroom during scheduled classes with security personnel from the prison.
• Proctor exams.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all testing materials.
• Provide feedback and positive reinforcement to students.
• Assist students with computer usage.
• Facilitate the delivery of Zoom-based courses.
• Set up and shut down classroom equipment.
• Assist faculty and students.
• Serve as a representative and liaison of Great Basin College.
• Answer and/or send/deliver approved written communications, assignments, and course materials as needed.

Job description

Job Description

Great Basin College is seeking to fill a part‑time Prison Education Facilitator position in Lovelock, Nevada. Successful candidates must pass the extensive background investigation required by Nevada Department of Corrections, including a two‑step TB test, and complete all required NDOC training. Please do not apply if you are unwilling or think you are unable to meet NDOC’s requirements for educators. Position is located at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, NV. Lovelock Correctional Center is a medium security facility, and this position will be working directly with individuals serving time for a variety of offenses and sentences.

Duties

• Be present in LCC classroom during scheduled classes, with security personnel from the prison
• Proctor exams
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all testing materials
• Provide feedback and positive reinforcement
• Assist students with computer usage
• Facilitate the delivery of Zoom‑based courses
• Set up and shut down all classroom equipment
• Assist faculty and students
• Serve as a representative and liaison of Great Basin College
• Answer and/or send/deliver approved written communications, assignments, and course materials as needed
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism with students, LCC staff, and GBC faculty/staff
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail and have excellent customer service skills while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Experience with computer applications and other office equipment is a plus
• Punctuality is required
• Occasional travel to Winnemucca for GBC business may be necessary

Salary & Hours

Salary: $17.00 per hour. Available hours for these positions vary between 15‑19 hours per week during fall and spring semesters with a maximum of 79.5 hours per month. Shifts may include morning, midday, or evening, typically 3‑5 hours Monday through Friday. These positions are not eligible for benefits. Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent37.5%

Eligibility & Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States

EEO & Diversity

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.

Contact Information

• Joshua Sant, Executive Director of Human Resources, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801, 775‑327‑2069, [e-mail]
• Arysta Sweat, Director of Accessibility Services/Title IX Coordinator, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801, 775‑327‑2336, [e-mail]