"Program Coordinator"

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Program Coordinator

Position Information

Position Title: Program Coordinator

Department: Ronald E Mcnair Program

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61059

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University at Buffalo (UB) seeks to hire a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, is responsible for the successful execution of the program by coordinating and facilitating meaningful learning of program outcomes through student-centered advisement, counseling, and instruction aligned to the needs of graduate program admissions, as well as success in graduate school. The Program Coordinator will encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and professional ethics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Student Advisement & Program Development
• Student Research Experience & Recruitment Activities
• Program outcome reporting
• Travel & Event Planning

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization.

The Ronald E. McNair Program is a federally funded TRIO program sponsored by the US Department of Education. The program is dedicated to excellence in scholarship and serves academically-talented, first generation and low-income undergraduate students as they plan their journey toward earning a PhD degree. The program staff work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate degree requirements with the goal of increasing the attainment of PhD degrees by low-income, first generation college students. For further information about our program, please visit our website.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in the sciences, student personnel, education, counseling, or related field and up to 2 years experience.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to mentoring and working with first generation undergraduate students
• Demonstrated skill in using technology as a management, assessment, and teaching tool.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited institution in the sciences, student personnel, education, counseling, or related field.

Salary Range $48,000 - $52,000

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Brenda Reed

Contact's Email: bdreed@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-5674

Posting Dates

Posted: 02/12/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled