Associate Director- McNair Program

University of Mississippi • Oxford, MS

71d • $68,682 - $103,002

About The Position

This position manages the day-to-day management of the McNair program, a federally funded, educational program designed to encourage and adequately prepare college students for doctoral study. The incumbent is responsible for processing program applications with students and faculty in the participating institutions; identifying, recruiting and selecting eligible students for participation in the program. This position ensures compliance with federal, state and institutional program guidelines and goals; coordinates workshops and a summer program for the professional development of McNair scholars; participates in grant administration of budget and expenditures; and monitors student and program progress in order to determine program effectiveness. The associate director will also assist in proposal preparations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Six years of experience in program management or related field

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops programs for the participating institutions; provides on-site direction and support to campus liaisons; coordinates the activities of students and faculty in the implementation of program goals; and coordinates the assignment and distribution of equipment, supplies and other resources needed for program implementation.
• Recruits and selects students to participate in the program (criteria for eligibility: low income, first generation college students, and students from under represented groups with appropriate portion of students in Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering); develops screening strategies and selection criteria; designs and disseminates brochures and flyers, advertising recruitment activities, and selection procedures; participates in the decision making process for selection.
• Participates in the implementation of year-round workshops and other activities designed to encourage doctoral study; liaisons with participating institutions to determine feasibility; provides necessary resources which may include contracting out appropriate presenters; and monitors and evaluates workshop's effectiveness.
• Develops and implements a 6-8 week summer program for participants encompassing individually-tailored career and needs assessment, skills development, counseling, and research experiences; coordinates the provision of computer and writing workshops; develops strategies and reviews guidelines for appropriate classes and workshops; assigns faculty mentors to guide students in their discipline; monitors and reviews effectiveness of faculty mentors and program.
• Provides on-site direction and support to participants and other key personnel. Serves as a communication-link with student and faculty program participants via e-mail, telephone, conferences, workshops, newsletters, and computer bulletin board in order to establish and maintain contact and support.
• Manages the planning and implementation of support services to aid to McNair scholars in obtaining advanced degrees.
• Makes provision for tutorial, counseling, and assessment services to aid students in obtaining advanced degrees; develops strategies and guidelines for assessing academic and personal needs.
• Assists the Director in fiscal management and administration of grant and contract funds, and in the general allocation of resources, in conjunction with project directing; provides technical writing and budget reporting as required.
• Performs budget analyses, expense tracking, and reporting to federal agencies.
• Develops and maintains a database system that tracks and monitors participants' progress toward post baccalaureate enrollment; supervises the maintenance of a centralized filing system that houses records of McNair's participants; tracks participants throughout their career and submits reports regarding the effectiveness of the program.
• Keeps abreast of changing federal regulations regarding program requirements and expectations.
• Interprets and implements federal regulations to ensure compliance with program mandates.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree