McNair Scholars Program Manager

Hiring Department

McNair Program

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing project programming and research experiences as outlined in the grant proposal. The Program Manager will provide advising and mentoring to participants, including assistance with research projects, graduate school preparation, and assistance with graduate school applications for doctoral programs. In addition, the Program Manager will assist with recruitment of program participants, collection of data for annual performance reports, and coordination of programming and student activities. This position is grant funded and is subject to availability of continued grant funding. The grant is in year 5 of a 5 year grant cycle. The University intends to reapply for grant funding to support continuation of the program beyond the current grant cycle.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, occasional evening and weekend activities

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree, experience as an undergraduate student or employee in a TRiO program

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,976 - $69,576 annually

Grade: GGS-9E

University Title: Program Manager I Student Support Services

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Application Materials

Cover Letter, CV or resume, list of 3 references

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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