Description:

　　The TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Coordinator serves within the Division of Academic Affairs and will report directly to the TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Director. The Coordinator will assume collaborative responsibilities for organization, coordination, tracking, and execution of required project services and and events. The Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that activities and services are provided in accordance with institutional, state and federal policies. This individual should be sensitive to and knowledgeable of the needs of students from first-generation, low-income families and otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition, the Coordinator must be capable of utilizing the resources of the program, the institution and the community in generating options that are adequate to meet the needs of project participants. The Coordinator will also assist the Director in completion of the TRIO Ronald E. McNair grant application at the end of each 5-year Grant Cycle.

　　Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

　　North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

　　The TRiO McNair Program Coordinator supports the successful execution of the Department of Education funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at NCATSU . The purpose of the McNair project is to guide and mentor program participants in research activities and graduate school preparation. The McNair Scholars Program prepares first generation, low-income and underrepresented University students to apply for and gain admittance to PhD programs.

　　Internal job number: 007521

　　Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.

　　All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

　　Preferred:

　　Master’s Degree required; preferably in a STEM field, higher education administration, student development, counseling and guidance, or education

　　Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar projects or programs for diverse student populations required

　　Job Closing Date: 02/29/2024