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McNair Scholars Program Director
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Position Number: 1970746
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Position Type: Business - Finance

McNair Scholars Program Director

Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .733 (32 hrs a week/11 months)
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
Founded in 1959, California Lutheran University is home to more than 3,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students who come from more than 49 countries and represent a wide variety of faiths. Our dedicated, accomplished faculty works with small classes of students who are open-mindedabout ideas, about people, and about faithand are seeking to grow as individuals. Both in the classroom and outside of it, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose, and follow that purpose to transform their communityand the world.

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that administers an array of Title III, Title V, and TRIO programs including the McNair Scholars Program. We are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural and multi-racial communities. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program provides underrepresented, first-generation, and low income students with resources, guidance, and support that leads them on the path towards earning doctoral degrees. The program is open to full-time undergraduate students from all disciplines.

Basic Function:
Under general direction of the Associate Provost, the Program Director provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of the McNair Scholars Program (MSP), funded by a 5-year grant by the U.S. Department of Education TRIO office. The Program Director will serve as chief administrator of the project, conducting financial management, budget oversight and allocation, personnel recruitment and management, and oversee the fulfillment of program objectives including identifying first-generation, low-income students as well as students underrepresented in graduate education to participate in the program.

The McNair Scholars Program Director is grant funded through the Department of Education. The continuation of this position is contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.

The position will likely be conducted remotely thru the end of 2020.

Representative Duties:
Provide leadership, management and administrative direction for the McNair Scholars Program (MSP); program oversight /compliance. E

Manage the MSP grant budget; prepare annual budgets; authorize expenditure of funds ensuring the appropriate utilization of funds. E

Work closely and collaboratively with the McNair Principal Investigator to accomplish project objectives; work closely with Faculty who serve as McNair Faculty Mentors. E

Assemble the McNair Advisory Council and lead semi-annual meetings intended for program and process improvement. E

Ensure that the McNair Scholars Program complies with all institutional and federal TRIO guidelines, policies, and regulations. E

Ensure that students are matched with faculty mentors and will develop and oversee a rigorous program focused on research production and preparation for graduate study. E

Serve as Liaison to U.S. Department of Education TRIO office on matters concerning the McNair Scholars Program. E

Orchestrate the McNair Scholars Research Symposium during the summer component. E

Collaborate with Career Services to administer career and graduate education inventories to students; collaborate with Career Services and Faculty to identify internship opportunities for McNair Scholars. E

Conduct the McNair Scholars nomination and selection processes. E

Develop and execute weekly seminar for McNair Scholars during the academic year and summer components of the program, to include GRE prep. E

Develop and implement an evaluation program that tracks McNair Scholars progress towards objectives during baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate matriculation. E

Collaborate with campus programs such as the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship (OURCS), Student Support Services, and the ALLIES in STEM program to enhance program offerings for participants across all programs; seek strategies to increase efficiencies and eliminate duplicate efforts. E

Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research & Projects on grant development and submissions. E

Coordinate with Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid, and the Office of Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research (EEIR) for purposes of recruiting students and verifying eligibility of students to participate in program. E

Work with the Business Office on account reconciliation, budget changes, etc; collaborate with Grant Accounting and Business staff to ensure proper disbursement of student and faculty stipends, student travel stipends, and conference participation awards. E

Provide academic and professional advising and mentoring on a regular basis to McNair Scholars. E

Guide students as they develop graduate career plans; monitor student progress toward plan goals. E

Devise evaluation and monitoring strategies to properly assess student outcomes; collect and review periodic reports from Faculty Mentors; track students during post baccalaureate careers. E

Prepare semi-annual and annual program and financial reports; prepare all grant fiscal and progress reports as required. E

Program Implementation; program administration; program evaluation and reporting; public relations. E

Student Development Design and execute Mentor Orientation/Training sessions. E

Develop systems to keep University informed of program activities. E

Work with University Marketing and Website teams to produce information materials in print and online. E

Represent Cal Lutheran and the McNair Scholars Program at conferences and events. E

Staff Supervision and professional Development; supervise, direct and evaluate McNair staff. E

Attend TRIO conferences and participate in professional development opportunities. E

Work with directors of campus programs focused on student retention and completion (Student Support Services, ALLIES in STEM, etc.) to establish in-house professional development sessions. E

interprets and ensures compliance with University policies, the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), the Government Performance and Results Act (GERPA), and the General Educational Provisions Act (GEPA). E

Keep abreast of current trends and practices in serving students underrepresented in graduate education. E

Perform all other duties as assigned.

E= Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
Barriers to academic achievement unique to low-income, first generation, and minority student populations and strategies to overcome such barriers

Basic concepts and principles of research design

Academic advising of students

Personnel management

Problem solving techniques

Program development, management, and evaluation

Grant management

Outreach and recruitment of students and faculty

Budget preparation and management

Diverse populations of students

Issues surrounding socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, religious, ability, and ethnic diversity both nationally and internationally

University academic policies

Cal Lutheran graduation requirements; Admission requirements for graduate school

Basic research methods and writing techniques.

University mission, goals, and objectives.

Oral and written communication skills; Public speaking techniques.

Reconciliation processes and conflict resolution.

Strong interpersonal skills

Event planning and organizational skills.

Process to access National Student Clearinghouse database.

Computer skills in Word, Power point, Excel, database systems, and internet searches.

U.S Department of Education Federal Regulations as it relates to TRIO Programs

Ability To:
Create a culture of excellence, focused on research, publishing, and doctoral degree attainment

Provide academic, social, and personal advisement to students.

Supervise, train evaluate, and direct the work of others.

Analyze, interpret, and report data.

Maintain sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds in a university.

Work collaboratively with others to foster university-wide partnerships to promote equitable outcomes for all students.

Prepare clear and concise reports.

Plan program activities for McNair Scholars Program.

Develop and deliver oral presentations.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Organize and schedule work.

Maintain accurate budget records and fiscal management

Operate a computer and other office equipment.

Interpret U.S Department of Education Federal Regulations.

Manage McNair Scholars Program budget.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A Research doctorate and two years of grant management experience with experience supporting diverse populations of students.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with the McNair Scholars Program as a participant, staff member, faculty mentor, or administrator.

Experience demonstrating the utilization of effective practices supporting the enrollment of low-income, first-generation, and/or underrepresented university students into postbaccalaureate programs.

Experience designing and conducting GRE preparation workshops.

Experience succeeded and overcoming the disadvantages and circumstances like those of the targeted population served by the McNair Scholars Program.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
None

Physical Abilities:

Working Environment:
Office environment; constant interruptions and distractions

Posting Number: Staff002252019
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/24/2020
Position End Date:
Open Date: 07/30/2020
Close Date: 8/10/2020
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/6487

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and Universitys policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.