GA - TRIO McNair: Recruiting & Academic Support

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The McNair Scholars Program Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching) at Texas A&M University Commerce will support the TRIO McNair Post-baccalaureate program by assisting with recruitment, academic support, and graduate school preparation. The role involves coordinating workshops and internships, and collaboration with the Assistant Director and TRIO Executive Director.

Responsibilities include recruiting scholars, developing activities, and maintaining alumni information for reporting.

Qualifications

• Earned a Bachelor's Degree.
• Current Enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program.
• Knowledge/Experience with federally funded programs, particularly TRIO, GEAR UP or similar programs.
• Understanding the challenges that First-Generation and Low-Income students encounter in higher education.
• Time Management/ Communication/Writing/Editing skills.
• Academic Coaching and Counseling skills (or a desire to gain experience with these skills)
• Ability to assist McNair Scholars with the graduate school process.
• Ability to provide tutoring skills in all academic areas.
• Experience with recordkeeping/permanent files
• Extensive research experience in the areas of IACUC/IBC/IRB and CITI Training
• Candidates who are TRIO Alumni or have experience working with first-generation and low-income students, understand FAFSA/Pell-eligible student populations are Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment of McNair Scholars through e-mail, social media, classroom presentations, and other campaigns.
• Assist the Assistant Director in developing, editing, and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Develop, edit, and coordinate monthly workshops/seminars related to undergraduate research and graduate school preparation.
• Assist, plan, and implement the Summer Undergraduate Internship.
• Assist with and edit McNair Alumni information.
• Assist with and update McNair Alumni information for the Grant and Annual Performance Report.
• Assist and complete additional tasks assigned

Skills

Recruiting

Academic coaching

Communication

Writing

Editing

Tutoring

Graduate school advising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Currently enrolled in Master’s or PhD program

Job description

The McNair Scholars Program Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching) at Texas A&M University Commerce will support the TRIO McNair Post-baccalaureate program by assisting with recruitment, academic support, and graduate school preparation. The role involves coordinating workshops and internships, and collaboration with the Assistant Director and TRIO Executive Director.

Responsibilities include recruiting scholars, developing activities, and maintaining alumni information for reporting.