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Central Washington University · 4 hours ago

Director, McNair Scholars Program

Ellensburg, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$59K/yr - $68K/yr

Central Washington University is recruiting a Director for the McNair Scholars Program to enhance the vision of the University. This role involves providing leadership for the program, managing staffing, marketing, and participant advising to support eligible students in accordance with Department of Education requirements.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Missy Davis

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for CWU's Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

Plans, implements, and evaluates the program designed to increase the number of participants in accordance with the goals, objectives and compliance requirements from the Department of Education

Responsible for implementing the federally funded project in alignment with approved objectives and Department of Education requirements

Manages core program functions, including staffing oversight, marketing and recruitment, annual programming, and participant advising to ensure required and permissible services are delivered to eligible students

Manages McNair's fiscal functions and program data systems and prepares documentation and outcome data for inclusion in the annual budget and the Annual Performance Report (APR)

Working under the DHC Director's oversight as Principal Investigator, ensures that all materials are accurate, complete, and ready for final review and approval before submission

Qualification

Program leadershipFederal complianceStaff managementMarketingRecruitmentData managementParticipant advisingBudget preparationCommunication skills

Required

Leadership experience in higher education or related field

Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation

Knowledge of federal regulations and compliance requirements related to educational programs

Experience in managing fiscal functions and program data systems

Strong marketing and recruitment skills

Ability to provide participant advising and support services

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Experience in preparing documentation and reports for funding agencies

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

Retirement and optional savings plans

Tuition assistance for you and your dependents

Discounts across town

An employee assistance program for individualized counseling

A wellness incentive program

Company

Central Washington University

Central Washington University, or CWU, is a publicly assisted university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States

Founded in 1891

Ellensburg, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.cwu.edu/

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