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Assistant Director - McNair Program

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Position Information

Position Number 998841
Functional Title Assistant Director - McNair Program
Position Type Administration - Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (UNCG-McNair) is designed to provide services to 25 promising First-Generation (FG), Low Income (LI) and Underrepresented (UNDERREP) students to assist them in building skills and motivation that will ensure success in education for advanced graduate study and beyond. The purpose of the McNair Program is to prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research. The UNCG-McNair Program will be a part of the Division of Student Success in Academic Affairs and integrated into the campus-at-large. The McNair Scholars Assistant Director coordinates and supervises all individualized services and project events designed to provide graduate school preparation and individual assistance to McNair Scholars and assists the Project Director in implementing designated areas of program administration.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director position provides support services to the McNair Scholars Program through organizing student travel, providing a summer research experience, and serving as an academic advisor to students in the program, as well as facilitating graduate school admissions and publicizing the work of the program. Employee will plan and participate in student events and college tours in NC and outside NC. This travel may require driving students in rental vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in an academic discipline, a Doctorate is preferred.
  • Academic disciplines preferred include but are not limited to: Natural and Applied Sciences and Social Sciences.
  • Candidates should have at least two years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including budget management, supervision of others, and planning/implementation responsibilities for organizations or projects that are comparable to Federal TRIO programs or Student Services.
  • Should have at least two years of experience working in a direct service capacity (teaching, counseling, academic advising, etc.) to students who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education and/or who are low-income, first-generation college students.
  • Should have excellent organizational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills: knowledge of research compliance and regulations including those associated with the study of human subjects, animal care and use, and ethical conduct of research.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct and organize events, workshops, or seminars and adjust planning in relation to other’s actions or events.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based best practices in higher education and have personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting students in the program’s specified population; as well as a demonstrated intentional commitment to diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of educational access, opportunity, and best practices for program’s student population.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
NC Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range Commensurate with education and experience
Org #-Department TRiO Programs - 10912
Job Open Date 10/13/2023
For Best Consideration Date 10/27/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 50%
Key Responsibility
Grant and Program Compliance
Essential Tasks
  • Coordinate the identification and selection of the required eligible McNair Scholars Program each year.
  • Help scholars navigate the academic policies and procedures that govern successful degree completion, and graduate school enrollment by providing ongoing academic monitoring and mentoring; helping scholars with course and program selection, school adjustment, study habits, research interests, and career planning; and by assisting scholars with the graduate admissions, funding, and enrollment process.
  • Maintain accurate and complete confidential student records as required by the grant, federal and state law, UNCG policies, and administrative practices.
  • Prepare students for graduate school experiences by encouraging them to explore research opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement all aspects of program activities (workshops, events, seminars, travel, etc.) that strengthen students’ development related to successful school completion and graduate school entry.
  • Oversee the student application process, including eligibility requirements and suitability to the program.
  • Track and collect all necessary data and documentation on current and former UNCG McNair Scholars.
  • Organize and administer an eight-week summer research experience for approximately 14 research interns: recruit students to participate in the summer program, document service delivery, process, and document student stipends; manage and assist Faculty and Library mentors and summer instructors for the program; and administer program evaluation and lead assessment efforts.
  • Provide assessment and evaluation of programming, coordinate data collection, compilation, and report preparation for all aspects of the McNair Scholars Program and Annual Performance Report (APR) of grant activities.
  • Tasks ensure grant program compliance and that programming meets grant objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRIO Programs for grant and program compliance.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Key Responsibility
Academic Advising
Essential Tasks
  • Provide purposeful advising that identifies McNair scholars’ academic strengths and challenges, gauges their adjustment to the academic and social life on campus, and provides guidance regarding the pathways that lead to enhanced student success.
  • Mentor and advise students to help them identify resources and supports to address personal, social, and/or relational issues affecting their pursuit of graduation, graduate study, and post-graduate career goals.
  • Confer with faculty, staff, and administrators to resolve internal or student challenges that constrain the expected outcomes of McNair Program participants.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a McNair research skills course.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Key Responsibility
Publicity of the Program
Essential Tasks
  • Assist the McNair Scholars Program Director with campus and community advocacy for the McNair Scholars program.
  • Serve as a strong advocate and effective liaison in support of the McNair Scholars Program participants. 
  • Identify, promote, and maintain internal and external partnerships.
  • Maintain the McNair Scholars Program website, social media, and alumni newsletter and assist in the recruitment of McNair participants. 
  • Coordinate with University Marketing and Communications to identify effective approaches for target audiences. Create content which delivers the intended messages.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Key Responsibility
Supervise Student Travel
Essential Tasks
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead trips with students. Capacity to travel (air/land) day, overnight, and/or weekends as required by the program’s function.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O
Work Environment Inside - C, Driving - Car/Truck - O, Overtime - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:
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    • NCAA Arts
    • ICFAD
    • SECCAC
    • Arts Council of the African Studies Association
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    • InsideHigherEd
    • Social Media
    • Networking
    • UNCGjobsearch website
    • Other
  2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No