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<p>Westminster University</p> <p>Program Coordinator, McNair Scholars Program</p> <p>(Full-Time, Benefited)</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Westminster University seeks a temporary full-time Program Coordinator for its Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, a federally funded TRIO program that prepares low-income, first-generation students and/or students from groups underrepresented in graduate education for doctoral studies. The program's goal is to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who go on to graduate study.</p> <p>Under the direction of the McNair Scholars Program Director, the Program Coordinator: manages daily program operations, recruits eligible students, assists with the development and implementation of program activities and services to McNair Scholars, and supports students in all aspects of the graduate application process.</p> <p>This role supports students by providing resources and training to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups who go on to graduate study.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Recruit local undergraduate students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds and/or from groups underrepresented in graduate education (African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native American) who are interested in preparing to pursue a PhD. </li><li>Assist the Director with student portfolios, including action plans addressing identified needs, measurements of student progress, and documentation of program participation. </li><li>Assist with organization and coordination of day-to-day services including graduate school preparation workshops and classes. </li><li>Assist with academic counseling and support, leading to participants' successful transition from undergraduate to graduate education. </li><li>Assist with planning and implementation of McNair Summer Research Intensive. </li><li>Coordinate the application process. </li><li>Responsible for program newsletter and social media. </li><li>Assists with maintaining the program website. </li><li>Accompany students to conferences, and attend professional conferences and trainings as requested. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned, e.g. assisting with data collection, maintaining compliance with federal legislation, regulations, and guidance, as well as college policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>The successful candidate is expected to have three years of experience in program development, project coordination, and project management. </li><li>Advanced degree (e.g., M.S., M.A.). </li><li>Curriculum development experience. </li><li>Understanding of and empathy toward diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. </li><li>Teaching experience. </li><li>Familiarity with culturally responsive pedagogies </li><li>Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. </li><li>Record-keeping, word-processing, and filing skills. </li><li>Demonstrated research skills. </li><li>Experience with database and information management systems. </li><li>Experience working with underrepresented students (Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), low-income, first-generation college students, and a familiarity with the TRIO programs. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in progress preferred. Also, bilingual skills and/or a McNair alumnus is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information Section:</p> <p>More information about the Westminster University McNair Scholars Program is available at Westminster University - McNair Scholars Program.</p> <p>More general information about the program is available from the US Department of Education here (https://www2.ed.gov/programs/triomcnair/index.html).</p> <p>Note: This is a grant-funded position and contingent upon renewal of the federal grant.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Vision, and Dental insurance </li><li>Retirement Plan 403(b) </li><li>18 Paid Holidays </li><li>Paid Time Off: Sick, Flex, and Vacation </li><li>Tuition Remission & Exchange </li><li>Cell phone discounts </li><li>Free UTA premium transit pass </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Interested in this position? Please submit your cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.</p>
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