McNair Scholars: Holistic Advising & Programs Lead

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The McNair Scholars Program at UNH seeks an Educational Program Coordinator to design and deliver holistic, student-centered programming and provide advising that supports academic, personal, and professional success.

The role leverages data and campus collaboration to track progress, ensure compliance, and continuously improve program outcomes while coordinating logistics for workshops, conferences, and travel.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Manage travel bookings, itineraries, and compliance with university travel policies
• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Student success systems

Education

Master's + 2+ yrs

Bachelor's + 3+ yrs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Data tracking systems

Job description

The McNair Scholars Program at UNH seeks an Educational Program Coordinator to design and deliver holistic, student-centered programming and provide advising that supports academic, personal, and professional success.

The role leverages data and campus collaboration to track progress, ensure compliance, and continuously improve program outcomes while coordinating logistics for workshops, conferences, and travel.