Vermont State University · 1 month ago
Associate Director, McNair Scholars Program
Castleton, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expVermont State University is seeking an Associate Director for the McNair Scholars Program. The role involves assisting the Director with the administration of the program aimed at increasing doctoral degree attainment among low-income undergraduates and underrepresented groups, along with planning and overseeing various academic and support activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, implementing, administering, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the various specific activities, functions, and services of the McNair Scholars Program, including operating policies and procedures. Participate in the development and modification of program goals, objectives, services, activities, and policies, in accordance with student needs, institutional objectives and resources, and funding agency requirements
Plan, develop and oversee the academic year and summer programs; work with faculty mentors to coordinate research projects and internships; provide support for faculty mentors; develop and conduct workshops; plan and participate in other program activities, including orientation, trips, and special events; serve as general liaison for summer programming
Organize and supervise students on graduate school visits and relevant academic conferences
Recruit faculty mentors; find, match, and monitor summer research and internship opportunities; implement summer activities, including campus visits, conferences, and symposia. Coordinate on-campus research symposia and work closely with residence life staff and other campus offices to deliver services
Play a key advisory role in a variety of key research and planning tasks associated with the program, typically involving developing program goals and specific plans for implementing goals, writing grant proposals, and the like
Monitor academic progress of students through regular contact with participants and faculty mentors, assessment tools, and academic counseling
Demonstrate inclusivity and provide excellent customer service in all modalities, including in-person, telephone, e-mail, video call and the like
Assist with a variety of on-going administrative tasks associated with program, such as designing and maintaining appropriate records systems, and preparing reports on program activities and status for funding agency
Compile and disseminate information to the public regarding program services. Write/edit various other educational and information materials
Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting eligible students for the program, including a coordinated outreach effort to faculty and other campus personnel for referrals
Provide graduate school and academic counseling for participants in the program
Provide assistance, counseling and guidance to participants throughout the graduate school application and financial aid application process
Create a more robust arm of McNair that helps create partnerships with external Research Experience for Undergraduates at R1 universities. This includes a digital presence that can be shared university wide
Create and then maintain a marketing and promotional image for the McNair Scholars Program that connects with the other 205 National McNair Programs
Foster partnerships with Ivy League universities that will have planned visitation days for VTSU McNair Scholars
Create community partnerships including the Rutland Pride Center, the NAACP, and the Rutland Homelessness Prevention Center to create volunteer opportunities for McNair Scholars
Continuously complete DEISJ trainings and opportunities, and stay relevant on current higher education laws and best practices
Attend relevant local, regional and national professional meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a STEM field, liberal arts, or other appropriate discipline, plus two to four years of relevant counseling or teaching experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
Direct experience working with the program's targeted constituency desirable
Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting
Excellent counseling skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong base of general knowledge and skills relevant to the program, such as counseling, educational program design, implementation and evaluation, understanding of postsecondary opportunities and admission policies/processes, and the like
Good planning, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills
Ability to deal effectively with and serve as a program representative to students, funding agencies, and the like, as well as various University personnel, requiring skills in coordinating, collaborating, counseling, and public presentation
Ability to travel as needed
Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment
Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
Tuition Waiver to UVM for dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Long Term Disability
14 Paid Holidays
Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave
Company
Vermont State University
Vermont State University offers career-focused education accessible to students in Vermont and the region.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.8MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNorthern Border Regional Commission
2025-07-09Grant· $6M
2024-09-26Grant· $1.8M
2024-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Karry Booska
Assistant Director of Community Partnerships for Career Development
Oyibo Afoaku, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
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