Program Coordinator

Provide services and activities for first generation, low-income as well as underrepresented students in preparation for success in graduate school. McNair is a grant funded program that works with eligible students from all disciplines, engages them in high-quality research and prepares them for baccalaureate attainment, enrollment in graduate studies and attainment of masters and/or doctoral degrees.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree with three (3+) plus years of experience working with student population.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of program and its overall missions
• Programming initiatives
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Teamwork
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling to program participants to assess need and monitor growth of their academic and personal objectives as well as maintain program goals.
• Coordinate and execute programming activities and workshops during the academic year and summer session to ensure compliance with program objectives.
• Develop a calendar of McNair events that incorporate campus community and like programs to contribute to the growth and development of program participants.
• Maintain scholar records as well as streamline record keeping processes as related to program objectives.
• Provide objective-based reports and provide data for director and USDE for reporting purposes (i.e. APR).
• Assist with the identification, recruitment, and selection of new cohort annually