University of Wisconsin - Platteville
McNair Scholars Program Coordinator
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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About the role
- The primary responsibilities of the Program Coordinator focus on the student-facing elements that are aligned with grant outcomes.
- The Program Coordinator plans events and is responsible for managing the program office, including supervising the program's Administrative Assistant and student office workers.
- The McNair Scholars Program is housed in the division of Access, Belonging & Student Engagement.
Responsibilities
- Co-design the summer and academic year seminar curriculum and together with the seminar leader(s) and Program Director, provide participants with research guidance and direction, including information on presentation and publication of results
- Support participants with graduate school search and application processes
- Conduct and document exit interviews for graduating participants
- Work with Program Director and Office Support Staff to input and verify participant data in the participant data tracking system (Blumen)
- Maintain files and database of McNair participants during program and for 10 years after graduation
- Create and maintain a program policies and practices manual
- Verify and document eligibility of applicants prior to interviews
- Collaborate with other campus programs that support first-generation and underrepresented students
- Plan and implement fall and spring open houses and information sessions
- Meet regularly with Program Director to ensure program is meeting designed outcomes
Requirements
- Research-based master's degree
- 2+ years of experience working in college or university student services setting
- Travel, including driving, to accompany students on grant-related activities is expected and University driver authorization is required.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
- If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.
- The program considers applications from eligible students in all majors that could lead to a Ph.D. as the terminal degree.
- Ongoing professional development through required trainings, self-study, participation in TRIO regional and national trainings, and other opportunities in alignment with grant goals
Nice to have
- Event & travel planning experience
- Experience teaching at the college/post-secondary level
- Experience as a member of one or more of the populations served by this grant
Skills
- Hire and supervise student workers and tutors
- Supervise Administrative Assistant
- Approve timesheets
- Purchase office supplies
- Create expense and reimbursement reports for department purchases
Compensation
- $ 59,200 / year
Benefits
- Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
- Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
- After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
- Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
- Meet with potential applicants to discuss program requirements and benefits, and assist them with the
- If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Equal opportunity
- UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
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