Wichita State University · 3 hours ago
Program Director, McNair Scholars Program
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWichita State University is seeking a mission-driven leader for the McNair Scholars Program, which is vital for supporting first-generation and underrepresented students in their academic pursuits. The Program Director will oversee the initiative aimed at enhancing student access to research and graduate education while ensuring compliance and managing program operations.
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Responsibilities
Directs program team(s) to achieve goals utilizing strategies developed in consultation with managers
Ensures program activities and outcomes align with developed vision and direction
Defines program goals and infrastructure to align with strategies and partnerships
Identifies opportunities to expand the scope and available services in order to serve more students
Directs program leaders through creating program plans, management tools and reporting capabilities
Develops program budget and monitors and adjusts plan as resource requirements change
Communicates program results to stakeholders and oversees the documentation of program quality outcomes and progress metrics
Serves as liaison between programs, other internal departments and external partners
Writes and reviews grants and grant renewals
Grant writing for federally funded programs, renewals, reviews and execution of funding spent
Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Analyze program data, monitor progress toward objectives, and ensure compliance with federal grant guidelines
Handle budget oversight, and performance reporting
Supervisory responsibilities and team leadership with staff, mentors, or tutors
Academic advising, graduate school preparation, and undergraduate research training models involvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education administration, counseling or related field
Five (5) years of experience managing an educational program with diverse populations or related field, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role
Strong understanding of TRIO/McNair federal regulations, grant management, and compliance requirements
Knowledge of student retention and success strategies for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented populations
Proficient in grant writing, budget oversight, and performance reporting for federally funded programs
Effective verbal and written communication with diverse student populations and campus partners
Ability to develop and maintain student-centered initiatives that improve persistence, research engagement, and graduation outcomes
Ability to build strong collaborative relationships across departments and external organizations
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an inclusive, supportive environment
Company
Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a school.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$62.2MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNASAU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2023-06-23Grant
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Debbie Kennedy
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