Department: Office of Diversity & Inclusion

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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　　Job Description Summary

　　The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) at Michigan Tech is seeking a dynamic professional for the position of McNair Scholars Student Coordinator to promote and drive its mission to optimize the success of students from historically marginalized groups. The McNair Scholars Program is a grant funded program that engages in undergraduate research experiences of historically underserved and underrepresented students along with their transition to a graduate degree program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director the office manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and assessing programs and services in support of its mission. The ideal individual needs to be committed to student-centered philosophy, engagement, practices and be a strong collaborator.

　　Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

　　Drafting correspondence and other program written materials

　　Maintaining permanent participant files according to TRIO guidelines

　　Ordering and maintaining all supplies and equipment

　　Scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements for McNair Program staff and participants

　　Maintaining the Assistant Director calendar

　　Providing administrative support for all other program activities

　　Assist with organizing program events and activities

　　Maintaining and reviewing participant applications

　　Tracking all expenditures and processing all requisitions

　　Assists participants in the postsecondary and financial aid application process.

　　Editing the program newsletter and web page.

　　Attend events and work flexible hours as needed. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

　　Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

　　Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

　　Bachelor's Degree in any field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Required Experience (minimum requirements)

　　Extensive experience in word processing and data management

　　Manage and organize spreadsheets

　　Desirable Education and/or Experience

　　Experience with categorically funded program budgets

　　Experience in educational settings

　　Demonstrated experiences developing and managing recruitment and/or retention-based programs for historically marginalized students.

　　Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

　　Experience with identifying educational challenges and barriers faced by historically marginalized students

　　Experience working with TRIO programs