Functional Title:
Director of McNair Program
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
UGST-Academic Achievement Programs
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Project Director serves as the first-line authority and administrator of the Ronald E McNair Baccalaureate program including, program operations, grant development & submission, budget management with the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, marketing and communications, and the Annual Performance Report (APR) submission. Serves as the Faculty of record for the two McNair courses; the UNIV339-CP01-McNair Research Methods and Writing (3 Credits), Responsible for recruitment and first-level review and recommendation to the Executive Director of students from Frostburg State University, the University of Maryland, and the St. Mary College for admission to the McNair Program. Responsible for the development of the Academic Year Lunch and Learn monthly graduate prep series with the support of the McNair Graduate Assistant and implementing, supervising, and evaluating the McNair Summer Research Institute. Supervise the graduate Assistant in academic, personal, and graduate school advising of McNair students. Provide leadership and implementation of the Annual McNair conference. Serves as primary hire authority for any vacant position in the McNair program.
The Project Director also administers the AAP international student travel initiatives and external funding support for the program and research. Serves as the faculty of record for AAPS300-SAGN-Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana (3 credits).
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- A master’s degree in education or related field and doctoral level study.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5-7 years experience in education administration.
Preferences:
Preferred Education:
- Doctorate Degree in education or related field.
Preferred Experience:
- 7 to 10 years of experience in higher education administration.
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation students and experience working with the TRIO community is highly desirable.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Position immediately available.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Routine office physical activities. Ability to sit for long periods of time
Best Consideration Date
10/14/2022
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.