Instructions to applicants:

Submit letter of interest, resume, contact information for three references

Job Title:

Academic Coordinator McNair Grant

Location:

Alpine

Department:

McNair Grant

Posting Date:

05/17/2022

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$29,662

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree

At least one year of experience in higher education, program planning, academic or financial advising, instructional experience or government reporting.

Experience with data tracking collection/tracking. Demonstrated computer expertise; proficient in word processing and Excel as well as some Access.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred:

Masters Degree

Knowledge of McNair Program

Demonstrate ability to maintain database

Background similar to that of participants

Primary Responsibilities:

Support, coordinate and/or supervise participants’ services and project events for academic success, graduate school preparation and enrollment, McNair Grant.

Performs varied tasks relating services and project events for academic success, relieves administrator of units of work; and provides skilled assistance to support achievement of project goals and objectives.

Duties:

• Coordinate and/or supervise scholars’ services and project events for academic success, graduate school preparation and enrollment.
• Assist project director with the recruitment, selection and monitoring of participants.
• Coordinate initial needs assessments and provide academic counseling and service referrals as needed.
• Assist participants with research and graduate school application needs.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date participants’ files and database records, including documentation of eligibility, academic records, contracts, exit information, follow-up information, etc.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on status of program requisitions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks as needed.
• Coordinate conference travel for scholars and when needed travel with scholars.
• Compile data for reports and evaluation and assist project director with evaluation plan and in preparing reports for Sul Ross, interested communities, and Department of Education.
• Work with the project director to maintain the website, social media and alumni tracking system. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information:

Working Conditions: Office conditions; standard hours. Occasional evening or Saturday hours may be required. Position is Security Sensitive

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

The Sul Ross State University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for all campuses can be found at https://www.sulross.edu/admissions/cashiers-office/risk-management/

About SRSU:

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees as well as master’s degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferrable work. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.