Apr. 13, 2026

 

The National Institute for the Advancement of Education, in partnership with CCEA and CCSD, is seeking UNLV doctoral graduate assistants (GAs) to serve as career and achievement coaches in select CCSD high schools for the 2026–2027 academic year (up to 20 hours per week). The program is designed to strengthen college-going culture in high schools through structured, data-informed coaching.

GAs will provide individual and small-group career and achievement coaching to high school students. Primary responsibilities include supporting students to:

  • Build actionable post-secondary plans
  • Complete FAFSA and post-secondary application processes
  • Participate in college and career readiness workshops
  • Monitor academic progress using available data

GAs will also collaborate closely with school staff, participate in regular supervision and planning meetings, and contribute to program implementation and evaluation through the collection and analysis of participation and outcome data. Each GA will receive weekly site-based supervision from a designated CCSD employee, academic oversight from UNLV faculty, and training and mentorship support from CCEA.

Compensation consists of a $24,000 stipend plus tuition and fees.

GAs are employees of UNLV and are subject to all applicable UNLV GA policies and procedures, including academic eligibility requirements, performance standards, and professional conduct expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a doctoral program in education, counseling, or a closely related field
  • Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field
  • Knowledge of college access processes, career development theory, or PK–12 student support systems
  • Experience working with adolescents
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and use student-level academic data
  • Commitment to educational equity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in college access programming
  • Familiarity with Nevada’s accountability system (NSPF) and/or SB 460
  • Experience facilitating workshops or structured interventions
  • Bilingual proficiency

GAs must comply with all CCSD policies and procedures while on site, complete required background checks, adhere to FERPA and confidentiality requirements, and maintain professional and ethical standards. GAs must also comply with all relevant CCEA policies and procedures associated with the Program.

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to Dr. Valarie Burke, Executive Director- NIAE (valarie.burke@unlv.edu) no later than April 17, 2026, noon PST.