Job Information
Michigan Technological University McNair Scholars Coordinator in Houghton, Michigan
Department: Office of Diversity & Inclusion
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job Description Summary
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) at Michigan Tech is seeking a dynamic professional for the position of McNair Scholars Student Coordinator to promote and drive its mission to optimize the success of students from historically marginalized groups. The McNair Scholars Program is a grant funded program that engages in undergraduate research experiences of historically underserved and underrepresented students along with their transition to a graduate degree program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director the office manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and assessing programs and services in support of its mission. The ideal individual needs to be committed to student-centered philosophy, engagement, practices and be a strong collaborator.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Drafting correspondence and other program written materials
Maintaining permanent participant files according to TRIO guidelines
Ordering and maintaining all supplies and equipment
Scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements for McNair Program staff and participants
Maintaining the Assistant Director calendar
Providing administrative support for all other program activities
Assist with organizing program events and activities
Maintaining and reviewing participant applications
Tracking all expenditures and processing all requisitions
Assists participants in the postsecondary and financial aid application process.
Editing the program newsletter and web page.
Attend events and work flexible hours as needed. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Other duties as assigned.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. **
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Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Bachelor's Degree in any field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Extensive experience in word processing and data management
Manage and organize spreadsheets
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Experience with categorically funded program budgets
Experience in educational settings
Demonstrated experiences developing and managing recruitment and/or retention-based programs for historically marginalized students.
Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Experience with identifying educat
