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Requisition NumberGA00008Position TitleMcNair Scholars Graduate AssistantPosition EclassGF - Graduate Flat PayPosition Summary

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Additional Details

In 2017, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was awarded funding to implement the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaurate Achievement Program on our campus. This is a renewable, multi-year TRIO grant that helps 25 first-generation, low-income and/or underrepresented undergraduates prepare for and succeed in doctoral programs.

UNCG-McNair Scholars Program’s objective is to prepare students for admissions and success in doctoral programs by providing intensive research experiences, one-on-one mentoring relationships with faculty, graduate school application guidance, and assistance in interpreting the professional graduate education culture. UNCG-McNair Scholars participate in workshops and seminars throughout the year to prepare and learn about research and graduate school. During the summer before their senior year, scholars participate in an intensive eight-week research internship. Scholars present their research locally and nationally at McNair Scholar Conferences.

The Graduate Assistant position for the McNair Scholars Program is an essential support role to the Assistant Director and Director of TRIO programs. This position is a year-round position requiring availability in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, including some travel to academic conferences.

Please see the following duties typical for the McNair-TRIO Graduate Assistant.

Participant Recruitment and Media Development
●Assist in recruitment of prospective McNair students by creating informational flyers and providing informational sessions to prospective applicants;
●Work with the UNCG-McNair Staff to support the McNair application process;
●Produce UNCG-McNair monthly newsletter, Spartan Liftoff ;
●Advise the UNCG- McNair Society of Scholars student organization;

Media Management
●Produce media about current student experiences including: small video vignettes, individual stories for the website, announcements of presentations and awards;
●Produce informative videos or suitable website material about the McNair Scholars program;
●Archive any film, written, and photographic records of student participation in the program for future marketing use;
●Develop a social media campaign about current scholars that follows UNCG branding guidelines;
●Update website with new material;

Project and Grant Support
●Compile and maintain collections of on and off-campus resources for McNair students, including writing and research support;
●Oversee program planning for key events throughout the year, including: Fall Kickoff, Induction Ceremony, Spring Retreat, NC McNair Colloquium, Summer Research Symposium, and others, as they arise.
●Assist with project support including program creation, maintaining databases, website, Instagram, and Facebook page, designing marketing materials, and providing marketing outreach;
●Attend and co-chaperone conferences, weekend trips, etc.;
●Work collaboratively with the director, assistant director, and program assistant to manage data for reporting requirements.;
●Fulfilling other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Time Commitment: The Graduate Assistant must be able to commit 20 hours per eek to the program. Ideal candidate will be able to commit at least two years as a GA to the program. Graduate assistants are compensated $16,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year and Summer, contingent upon federal and state funding allowances for the year. The Division of Student Success does not provide tuition waivers.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:
•Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
•Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
•Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
•Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and current enrollment in a University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduate program

Acceptable Field(s) of Study: Any field acceptable; Preference given to students with media management and/or program planning experience.

Type & Work-Related Experience: Experience with marketing and program planning; Experience working with disadvantaged populations; Experience with developing academic support programs for current UNCG undergraduates.

Preferred, But Not Required, Qualifications: Alumnus of McNair or similar program; Experience moderating social network sites; Experience with web design; Preference will be given to members of groups underrepresented in higher education and to qualified applicants who have successfully overcome obstacles similar to those of the target population.

Work Related Travel Clause: At the expense of UNCG, the graduate assistant will be expected to travel via air, train, or van to accompany McNair students to conferences with students. UNCG-McNair will cover all related expenses (e.g. meals, hotel, and airfare). All reasonable travel and other expenses incurred by the GA in carrying out their duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the policies of the UNCG Travel Manual.

Travel will be expected 2-3 times per semester, which may include a day-trip for a graduate school visit or 3-4 day trips for conferences across the country.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsNumber of Months per Year12Org #-DepartmentUndergraduate Student Success - 13601Posting Begin Date10/09/2019Posting Close DateOpen Until FilledYesDocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Other Documents