University of California, Riverside
Assistant Director, McNair Scholars Program
University of California, Riverside, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) at UC Riverside is a TRIO project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program's goal is to prepare eligible undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The McNair Scholars program serves 25 undergraduate students who are first-generation and low-income, or members of groups underrepresented in graduate education. Position Summary
The Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing project programming and research experiences as outlined in the grant proposal. The AD will provide advising and mentoring to participants, including assistance with research projects, graduate school preparation, and assistance with graduate school applications for doctoral programs. In addition, the AD will assist with recruitment of program participants, collection of data for annual performance reports, and coordination of programming and student activities. This position is grant funded and is subject to availability of continued grant funding. The grant is in year 2 of a 5-year grant cycle. The full salary range for the Assistant Director, McNair Scholars Program is $57,700 - $99,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $60,000 - $70,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s degree in related area is also required. Experience 4 - 7 years of related experience. Experience working with TRIO, student support programs, or university research programs. Responsibilities / Duties
Developing, coordinating, and implementing project programming and research experiences as outlined in the grant proposal. Providing advising and mentoring to participants, including assistance with research projects and graduate school preparation. Assisting with recruitment of program participants and with data collection for annual performance reports. Coordinating programming and student activities. Required and Preferred Knowledge, Skills
Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Judgment and decision-making, problem solving, and identifying measures of system performance and actions to improve performance. Interpersonal skills and multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of challenges encountered by first-generation, low-income college students and students underrepresented in graduate education. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and risk assessment procedures. Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars. Equal Opportunity / Additional Information
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) at UC Riverside is a TRIO project funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program's goal is to prepare eligible undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The McNair Scholars program serves 25 undergraduate students who are first-generation and low-income, or members of groups underrepresented in graduate education. Position Summary
The Assistant Director (AD) is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing project programming and research experiences as outlined in the grant proposal. The AD will provide advising and mentoring to participants, including assistance with research projects, graduate school preparation, and assistance with graduate school applications for doctoral programs. In addition, the AD will assist with recruitment of program participants, collection of data for annual performance reports, and coordination of programming and student activities. This position is grant funded and is subject to availability of continued grant funding. The grant is in year 2 of a 5-year grant cycle. The full salary range for the Assistant Director, McNair Scholars Program is $57,700 - $99,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $60,000 - $70,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s degree in related area is also required. Experience 4 - 7 years of related experience. Experience working with TRIO, student support programs, or university research programs. Responsibilities / Duties
Developing, coordinating, and implementing project programming and research experiences as outlined in the grant proposal. Providing advising and mentoring to participants, including assistance with research projects and graduate school preparation. Assisting with recruitment of program participants and with data collection for annual performance reports. Coordinating programming and student activities. Required and Preferred Knowledge, Skills
Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Judgment and decision-making, problem solving, and identifying measures of system performance and actions to improve performance. Interpersonal skills and multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of challenges encountered by first-generation, low-income college students and students underrepresented in graduate education. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and risk assessment procedures. Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars. Equal Opportunity / Additional Information
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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