Coordinator, student recruitment and training

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Job Description

The Department of Physics within the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks applications for a Coordinator, Student Recruitment and Training position. The position will support the growth and development of the Applied Sciences Institute for National Security (ASI), located at the SAGE facility in Stead. Specifically, the incumbent will lead recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and training activities for undergraduate and graduate students. This position serves as a key liaison between faculty, researchers, students, university offices, and external partners to build a strong pipeline of talented students prepared to contribute to cutting-edge research programs.

The Coordinator will help cultivate an engaging and supportive research environment while promoting student success, workforce development, and career readiness aligned with the institute’s mission areas. The incumbent will develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders to advance grant deliverables and workforce development goals; develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract undergraduate and graduate student researchers; and manage social media accounts and website to highlight student achievements, research experiences, career outcomes and events.

The Coordinator will also assist with student mentoring by creating and maintaining a student database to track student participation, certifications and research engagement metrics and to directly mentor and assist undergraduate students with preparing applications for their career path of choice. This position will coordinate hiring, onboarding and orientation for all new student hires; assist as the primary point of contact for student-related institute activities; and coordinate scheduling, logistics and advertisement for institute educational programs and events.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related Work Experience: Academic affairs, student services or student recruitment, or higher education work experience or related experience.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Occasional travel required and weekends for recruitment events. Variable work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience mentoring or managing undergraduate student workers. Experience in presenting to large audiences.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B. Salary for this position is budgeted at $74,595 (MidQ2). Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

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 UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees. The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs.

Department Information

The Department of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno manages the SAGE facility, located only 11 miles north of the main campus. SAGE is a 182,000 sq ft. cold war era building that is home to an assemblage of unique research laboratories built to create and explore extreme material states. The research program is growing rapidly, with numerous projects from DOE and DoW sponsors, supporting a significant expansion of student research activities, all with a focus on supporting a transition into impactful careers.

Contact Information

Beth Jacobsen at 775-682-8787 or jacobsenb@unr.edu.

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by September 16, 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: A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

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.