Student Employee - Learning & Innovation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is recruiting student employees as Academic Coaches. These coaches provide peer-to-peer academic support to students at Western Nevada College through in-person or virtual sessions.

Ideal candidates should have a B grade or better in the subjects they coach, be enrolled in at least 6 credits each semester, and must be authorized to work in the United States. Compensation ranges from $12 to $15 per hour, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Preferred: B or better grade in the subject(s) to be coached.
• Student Employment Eligibility: Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group academic coaching sessions.
• Assist students with course content and study strategies.
• Support a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Academic coaching

Study strategies

Peer support

Education

Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester

Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

Job description

Job Description

The Learning & Innovation Department is recruiting student employees as Academic Coaches to provide peer‑to‑peer academic support to Western Nevada College students. Coaches accept in‑person or virtual sessions, and assist students across a variety of subjects by strengthening skills, improving study strategies, and building confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group academic coaching sessions.
• Assist students with course content and study strategies.
• Support a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student visits and sessions.
• Participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Preferred: B or better grade in the subject(s) to be coached.
• Student Employment Eligibility: Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester, enrollment in a degree‑seeking program and meeting all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements (67% completion rate in last enrolled semester, 67% cumulative completion rate, 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, among others).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Summer eligibility: Students may work during the summer if enrolled in at least 6 summer credits or met the Spring semester requirements and enrolled in required 6 credits for Fall, while also meeting AAP requirements and authorized to work in the U.S.

Employment Eligibility and Requirements

• Work‑Study required for all positions.
• Eligibility may change; continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility. If eligibility changes, the role may be subject to termination or temporary non‑work.
• No work during scheduled course times.
• No more than 20 hours per week (Sun‑Sat) during academic periods; no more than 28 hours during break periods.

Compensation & Schedule

• Student Employee – Level1: $12–$15 per hour.
• Full‑time equivalency: 50% (20hours per week).
• Schedule may vary and is subject to change based on organizational needs.

EEO / TitleIX Statement

Western Nevada College is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion, and it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. EEO applies to all applicants and employees.