Program Director, McNair Scholar – 530414

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Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary:

The Program Director will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program and in the fulfillment of the program’s objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director of Student Access and Success (SAS).

• Provides support to program participants interested in pursuing doctoral studies through the involvement in research and other scholarly activities, including coordinating visits to graduate programs.
• Builds partnerships across FIU and transfer programs to build a consistent recruitment pipeline.
• Tracks students’ progress through completion of their master’s or PhD advance degrees.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or relevant regulatory policies and guidelines.
• Works closely with faculty mentors in the development and evaluation of research activities for McNair students.
• Works with the McNair Advisory Council to develops relationships with faculty across FIU to identify candidates and support the current scholars.
• Plans and monitors data collection. Organizes data collection and materials for presentations and meetings documenting the program’s and students’ progress.
• Prepares annual reports for the US Department of Education. Prepares adhoc reports as needed.
• Provides recommendation in developing and coordinating program and activities for student development.
• Works closely with other McNair colleagues around the country to identify and apply best practices in supporting the mission and goals of the McNair program.
• Helps secure internships, fellowships and graduate assistantships to support the graduate education of McNair fellows.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of SAS, responsible for planning and organizing the Annual McNair Scholars Research conference.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of SAS, facilitate and produce the FIU McNair Undergraduate Research Journal.
• Serves as the merchant account’s primary contact or technical contact; Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit; Will have access to a third party system (software, gateway, etc.) that processes, transmits, and/or stores cardholder information

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience or Master’s degree in business, education, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience.

Job Category:

• Administrative

Advertised Salary:

• $65,000 – $70,000

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-employment:

• Criminal Background Check

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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