McNair Scholars Program Advisor & Coordinator

Sonoma State University; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

Sonoma State University in Sonoma, CA, seeks a McNair Research Coordinator reporting to the ORSP Senior Director and McNair Director. This full-time, temporary role provides complex student services, advisement, and program coordination to prepare underrepresented students for graduate study.

The incumbent coordinates components, plans instructional activities, and delivers resources and training to help applicants succeed in graduate programs.

Qualifications

• This McNair Scholars grant requires a master’s degree in an academic discipline within the sciences, social sciences, or humanities.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience is typically required.
• Experience with counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution is expected.
• Experience coordinating academic programs or subprograms and events is preferred.
• Experience with accounting practices, budget monitoring and financial projections is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required; knowledge of PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent student advisement, guidance, and academic support to McNair participants.
• Coordinate distinct program components and special projects within McNair Scholars program.
• Plan and execute instructional activities and provide resources and training for graduate applications.
• Collaborate with ORSP leadership and McNair Director to support underrepresented students.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Interviewing

Conflict resolution

Program coordination

Budget monitoring

PeopleSoft

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Publishing software

Education

Master's degree in sciences/social sciences/humanities

Tools

PeopleSoft

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Publishing software

Job description

Sonoma State University in Sonoma, CA, seeks a McNair Research Coordinator reporting to the ORSP Senior Director and McNair Director. This full-time, temporary role provides complex student services, advisement, and program coordination to prepare underrepresented students for graduate study.

The incumbent coordinates components, plans instructional activities, and delivers resources and training to help applicants succeed in graduate programs.