DIRECTOR OF MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM

DIRECTOR OF MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM

POSITION: DIRECTOR OF MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND STUDENT SUCCESS

DIVISION: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

OPEN DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2022

CLOSING DATE: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED, BUT FOR BEST CONSIDERATION, APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY BY OCTOBER 31, 2022.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Interim Dean of University College and Student Success the Director of the McNair Scholars Program is responsible for the administration and management of the federally funded TRIO Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. The Director is responsible for allocating and managing resources and objectives of the Program, for efficient fiscal management, staff hiring, planning, coordination, and implementation of the funded grant proposal.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in education, counseling and guidance, educational administration, student personnel services, or a related field. Three to five years of experience designing, managing or implementing TRIO programs or similar projects required. Graduate level research experience. Knowledge of budget planning. At least five years supervisory and/or training experience. Program development and implementation skills. Organizational leadership. Strong oral and written communication. Demonstrated ability to work with grant-eligible students. Understanding of graduate education. Knowledge of assessment and evaluation. Previous experience overcoming academic and economic barriers to success is helpful.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in report writing and administering federally funded programs; computer literacy using databases and word processing programs; experience or knowledge of problems facing low income, first generation and students with disabilities; the ability to communicate and work effectively with program staff, University faculty, staff and administration and community agencies; strong analytical and communication skills, sound professional judgement, initiative and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals including students, faculty, staff and the general public. Must be organized and an effective time manager with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

To apply, please email [email protected] or Fax to (704) 330-1494: Use the Subject Line "Director of McNair Scholars Program". Include a cover letter, resume, completed JCSU application, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial transcript(s). (Official transcripts will be required of the finalists).

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - Please be sure to include all documents requested above when applying.

PLEASE SEND THE REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOVE IN ONE EMAIL. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The above information may also be mailed to:

Director of McNair Scholars Program Search CommitteeJohnson C. Smith UniversityOffice of Human Resources100 Beatties Ford RoadCharlotte NC, 28216 About Johnson C. Smith

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.jcsu.edu

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.