Director, McNair Scholars Program

University of Minnesota; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 58,339 - 71,304; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Morris seeks a Director to serve as Principal Investigator and lead the McNair project with full authority to implement the approved plan and achieve objectives.

The role oversees administration, compliance, recruitment, curriculum delivery, scholar mentoring, budgeting, evaluation, and reporting, acting as the program's representative to the Department of Education and partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Counseling, or related field and at least three years of experience, or BA/BS with five years of experience.
• Experience designing, managing, and/or implementing TRIO McNair, undergraduate research, pre-doctoral, or similar programs.
• Experience providing direct service to undergraduate students.
• Training or demonstrated background in student success and retention.
• Demonstrated experience in program and curriculum development and program management, including staff supervision, budgeting, assessment, and reporting.
• Excellent administrative, writing, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management, and administrative direction to implement the approved plan of operation and accomplish project objectives.
• Serve as Principal Investigator and primary liaison with the U.S. Department of Education; ensure compliance with all federal, state, and University regulations and policies, including the Uniform Guidance, EDGAR, and 34 CFR Part 647.
• Lead the preparation of the competitive continuation application to secure McNair funding for the next cycle.
• Direct participant identification, recruitment, selection, and retention to enroll and sustain a cohort of 25 Scholars.
• Partner with the faculty Associate Director to deliver the program's academic and research curriculum and oversee faculty research mentorship.
• Conduct individualized assessments; monitor, advise, and mentor Scholars toward graduate admission and doctoral attainment.
• Convene and lead the project team and supervise project staff including orientation and performance feedback.
• Prepare and manage the project budget with the Grants Development Office; authorize expenditures and ensure appropriate use of funds.
• Direct formative and summative project evaluation; prepare and submit the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Maintain participant and alumni records and post-graduation tracking through doctoral attainment.
• Participate in state, regional, and national TRIO McNair activities.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative

Budgeting

Writing and communication

Education

Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Counseling or related

BA/BS with 5 years experience in lieu of master's

Job description

The University of Minnesota Morris seeks a Director to serve as Principal Investigator and lead the McNair project with full authority to implement the approved plan and achieve objectives.

The role oversees administration, compliance, recruitment, curriculum delivery, scholar mentoring, budgeting, evaluation, and reporting, acting as the program's representative to the Department of Education and partners.