Program Director & PI, McNair Scholars

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Montana State University is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the McNair Scholars Program as Principal Investigator, overseeing grant responsibilities and program management. You will work with undergraduates planning doctoral studies from underrepresented groups and coordinate mentor partnerships.

The role includes graduate prep workshops, student recruitment, and maintaining MSP records. Collaboration with MSU and TRIO stakeholders is essential, with a focus on program impact and outcomes.

Formación

• Successful experience working professionally in a college setting.
• Experience with fiscal responsibilities and budget management.
• Grant writing and/or reporting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for the McNair grant, completing all grant responsibilities for the US Department of Education, including: annual reporting, budget creation, grant writing, and grant management.
• Cultivate the next generation of professionals by working with undergraduates who plan to pursue post-baccalaureate graduate level degrees, specifically doctoral degrees, who come from underrepresented groups by overseeing overall management of the McNair Scholars Program ( MSP ).
• Recruit students into the program.
• Identify and partner with faculty research mentors.
• Conduct graduate school preparatory workshops and seminars.
• Coordinate scholars’ summer research projects.
• Assist and mentor McNair Scholars in the graduate school application process.
• Maintain accurate records of financial expenditures and submit the MSP annual progress report to the funding agency.
• Maintain MSP handbooks and policy and procedures manual for recruiting, selecting, and training MSP personnel, students, and faculty mentors.
• Serve as a liaison to the MSU and state-wide TRIO community and stakeholders.
• Monitor alumni academic and professional career status of each student.
• Disseminate MSP outcomes and impacts.

Conocimientos

College experience

Budget management

Grant writing

Descripción del empleo

Montana State University is seeking a qualified candidate to lead the McNair Scholars Program as Principal Investigator, overseeing grant responsibilities and program management. You will work with undergraduates planning doctoral studies from underrepresented groups and coordinate mentor partnerships.

The role includes graduate prep workshops, student recruitment, and maintaining MSP records. Collaboration with MSU and TRIO stakeholders is essential, with a focus on program impact and outcomes.