ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM, Grade 11

VSC UP – PAT Bargaining Unit, Exempt

This position is grant funded.

BASIC FUNCTION

To assist the director with all aspects of administration of the McNair Program, which offers programs and services intended to increase the attainment of doctoral degrees by low-income undergraduates and those from groups underrepresented in doctoral study.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning, implementing, administering, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the various specific activities, functions and services of the McNair Scholars Program, including operating policies and procedures. Participate in the development and modification of program goals, objectives, services, activities, and policies, in accordance with student needs, institutional objectives and resources, and funding agency requirements.
• Plan, develop and oversee the academic year and summer programs; work with faculty mentors to coordinate research projects and internships; provide support for faculty mentors; develop and conduct workshops; plan and participate in other program activities, including orientation, trips, and special events; serve as general liaison for summer programming.
• Organize and supervise students on graduate school visits and relevant academic conferences.
• Recruit faculty mentors; find, match, and monitor summer research and internship opportunities; implement summer activities, including campus visits, conferences, and symposia. Coordinate on-campus research symposia and work closely with residence life staff and other campus offices to deliver services.
• Play a key advisory role in a variety of key research and planning tasks associated with the program, typically involving developing program goals and specific plans for implementing goals, writing grant proposals, and the like.
• Monitor academic progress of students through regular contact with participants and faculty mentors, assessment tools, and academic counseling.
• Assist with a variety of on-going administrative tasks associated with program, such as designing and maintaining appropriate records systems, and preparing reports on program activities and status for funding agency.
• Compile and disseminate information to the public regarding program services. Write/edit various other educational and information materials.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting eligible students for the program, including a coordinated outreach effort to faculty and other campus personnel for referrals.
• Provide graduate school and academic counseling for participants in the program.
• Provide assistance, counseling and guidance to participants throughout the graduate school application and financial aid application process.
• Attend relevant local, regional and national professional meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction and supervision is received from the Director of McNair Scholars Program.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Partial administrative and functional supervision of student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in a STEM field, liberal arts, or other appropriate discipline, plus two to four years of relevant counseling or teaching experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Strong base of general knowledge and skills relevant to the program, such as counseling, educational program design, implementation and evaluation, understanding of post-secondary opportunities and admission policies/processes, and the like.
• Direct experience working with the program’s targeted constituency desirable.
• Excellent counseling skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with and serve as a program representative to students, funding agencies, and the like, as well as various University personnel, requiring skills in coordinating, collaborating, counseling, and public presentation.
• Ability to travel as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Please include a resume and cover letter. All required documents must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or documents submitted via mail, email, or fax.

Candidates must be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Castleton University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The university is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus. We strongly encourage applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.

Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.