Program Coordinator

Position Description

Supports the program director by performing administrative duties related to planning, directing and coordinating both the academic and operational activities of the program.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

The McNair Scholars Program is a two-year program that prepares first-generation and low-income students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair provides a series of workshops on the research process, culminating in an eight-week summer research program. The program also prepares participants for applying to graduate school through a series of workshops on the GRE, writing a personal statement and CV, funding and navigating graduate school culture.

Major/Essential Functions

McNair Scholar Programming Coordination (50%) Operates largely independently to coordinate, execute, and evaluate student-facing programming specifically for the McNair Scholars cohort. Diagnoses programmatic challenges and proposes potential solutions to enhance Scholar attendance, learning strategy support, and graduate school preparation. Utilizes existing standards to provide standard professional advice to McNair Scholars navigating high-impact educational practices.

McNair Campus Recruitment & Outreach (20%) Builds productive internal relationships across campus departments to identify and recruit eligible undergraduate students into the McNair Scholars Program. Applies broad knowledge of student support concepts to perform moderately complex outreach tasks. Creates initial tracking reports and data analysis on campus recruitment efforts to assist the Program Director in evaluating outreach success.

McNair Student Assistant Coordination (15%) Coordinates the daily tasks, schedules, and workflows of student assistants supporting the McNair Scholars Program operations. Applies intermediate knowledge of university practices to train student workers and resolve mutual scheduling or operational problems through collaboration. Assists in upholding community standards and professional expectations among the student staff.

McNair Program Communications (15%) Manages McNair-specific communications, including social media and cohort newsletters, to empower current and prospective Scholars with timely resources. Exercises some latitude in content creation while adhering to established federal TRIO and institutional guidelines. Adapts existing communication techniques to effectively reach target, grant-eligible student populations and increase engagement with the program.

Required Qualifications

High school plus six years experience in related field. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 2 Years experience working with First Generation College Students
• Experience with Social Media
• Experience with Federal Grants

Pay Range

$21.39 - $27.84 - $34.23