McNair Scholars Educational Coordinator

University System of New Hampshire; North Carolina; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Program Coordinator to develop, deliver, and evaluate McNair Scholars programs, aligning services with TRIO requirements. The role emphasizes advising, program administration, and event coordination to enhance student success and graduate readiness.

Responsibilities include planning workshops, recruiting Scholars, and managing travel and logistics while coordinating with campus partners to maximize impact and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's in higher ed or related field.
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing student success programs.
• Background in teaching, coaching, or advising college or advanced high school students; knowledge of student development.
• Experience supporting first-generation and/or high-need student populations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student success systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess programming aligned with McNair goals and TRIO requirements.
• Plan and deliver workshops and enrichment activities for research and graduate readiness.
• Support logistics and daily operations of the Summer Research Fellowship.
• Collaborate with campus partners to align services and reduce duplication.
• Draft and distribute program communications (emails, newsletters, event materials).
• Recruit, select, and onboard McNair Scholars.
• Provide individualized advising for academic, personal, and professional success.
• Develop action plans for research progress and graduate prep.
• Coordinate logistics for events and student travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree or bachelor's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student success systems

Canvas

Blackboard

EAB Navigate

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Program Development & Delivery (20%)

• Design, implement, and assess holistic programming aligned with McNair goals and federal TRIO program requirements
• Plan and deliver workshops and enrichment activities that support research and graduate school readiness
• Support logistical planning and daily operations of the Summer Research Fellowship program
• Collaborate with campus partners to align services, enhance impact, and reduce duplication
• Draft and distribute program communications, including emails, newsletters, and event materials

Student Advising & Success (60%)

• Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding of McNair Scholars
• Provide individualized, holistic advising to support students' academic, personal, and professional success
• Develop and monitor action plans for research progress, program milestones, and graduate school preparation
• Serve as a retention specialist, identifying risks and implementing timely interventions
• Facilitate referrals and deliver group programming, including conference preparation and participation
• Coordinate logistics for program events, workshops, and student travel (e.g., conferences, graduate school visits)
• Manage travel bookings, itineraries, and compliance with university travel policies

Operations, Data & Program Administration (20%)

• Maintain accurate documentation of student engagement and services in institutional systems
• Track participation and outcomes to ensure compliance and inform program effectiveness
• Collect and analyze data for reporting, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Support program operations, including student staff supervision, communications, and administrative functions
• Process purchasing, travel arrangements, and reimbursements in accordance with university and grant guidelines
• Prepare and submit financial documentation, including expense reports and procurement requests
• Track program expenses and maintain organized financial records to support budget monitoring

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree with 3+ years in higher education
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing student success programs
• Background in teaching, coaching, or advising college or advanced high school students, with knowledge of student development and academic success strategies
• Experience supporting first-generation and/or high-need student populations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student success systems; detail-oriented and adaptable to new tools and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience as a first-generation and/or low-income college student
• Experience with digital marketing or social media for student engagement
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate)

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles