What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of McNair Scholars Program position at Johnson C. Smith University?
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, TRIO and Well-being, 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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and direct all aspects of the federal McNair Program.
- Direct all facets pertaining to the External Summer Research Fellowships
- Supervise and evaluate core personnel.
- Draft and manage all aspects of both federal and non-federal budgets and finances.
- Design program curricula.
- Coordinate evaluation of operational components and activities.
- Appoint, convene and facilitate the McNair Advisory Committee.
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
- Generate all federal, state, and institutional reports for compliance issues.
- Write and submit proposals to secure funding.
- Advise participants regarding graduate school preparation (as needed).
- Act as key contact between departmental units and other campus departments, local, state and national entities, as well as other colleges and universities.
- Serve on related campus committees to better advocate for departmental units and participants.
- Recruit faculty mentors for research fellows.
- Plan, design, supervise, and implement viable and timely research projects on issues related to educational opportunity.
- Disseminate conclusions of research projects, as well as other relevant topics, in the form of published written report(s) and/or presentations at professional conferences.
- Comply with federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies in management of grant funds.
- Respond to information requests; log and monitor applications of prospective students.
- Maintain program records.
- Conduct longitudinal tracking and update program databases.
- Performs other duties as required to meet organizational needs.
Qualifications
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.
Supplemental Information
To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three supervisory references including the most recent supervisor.
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.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Health Insurance Plans
The University offers two PPO Plans, one being a High Deductible Health Plan that are administrated by Healthgram and utilizes the Great West Health (GWH)-Cigna PPO network. A Wellness Premium discount is available to those that participate. A full vision benefit is included. Health insurance coverage becomes effective on the 61st day of employment.
Dental Insurance
The University offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of North Carolina. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Life Insurance
The University provides a group term life insurance policy through The Standard with a value of one times the annual salary. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Long-term Disability Insurance
The University provides each full-time employee with group long-term disability insurance through The Standard. This coverage takes effect on the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
Supplemental Policies
Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability, accident and cancer policies are available through Colonial and Aflac. Premiums for these individual policies may be paid through payroll deduction.
Retirement
To assist faculty and staff to plan for their retirement, Johnson C. Smith University provides a 403 (b) retirement plan utilizing TIAA that allows for supplemental and matching contributions. Enrollment in this plan is not automatic. Employees may elect a percentage towards supplemental contributions immediately. Eligible employees are required to contribute in order to receive the University’s match after 1 year of service. The University will match contributions on a dollar for dollar basis up to a maximum of 5% for eligible employees.
Sick Leave
Faculty and non-academic personnel accrue one paid day of sick leave for each month of employment the calendar year. Accrued but unused sick leave may be accumulated and carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of 60 days. Sick leave may be taken for the employee’s personal illness, medical appointments or the illness of a parent, child or spouse.
Vacation Leave
Non-academic personnel earn one paid day of vacation leave for each month of employment during the calendar year. Administrative Officers and Non-academic personnel may accrue a maximum of 20 vacation leave days.
Bereavement Leave
Non-academic personnel will be granted up to three days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Other Leaves of Absence & Holidays
Other leaves of absence including sabbaticals, leave for military and jury duty, educational and Family/Medical Leave are available for eligible employees. The University is closed in observance of 13 holidays.
Tuition Remission
Full-time employees who have completed six months of continuous service are eligible to enroll in a maximum of three semester hours at Johnson C. Smith University and will receive a discount of one-half of the tuition cost. If an employee qualifies for tuition remission, the dependent children of that employee may also receive the tuition discount for up to 18 credit hours. Through the Council of Independent Colleges Consortium employees and their dependents may also be eligible for a full tuition waiver at one of over one hundred participating consortium schools.
HealthPlex and Wellness Programs
The grant-funded facility is available to all employees during the hours of operation and a coordinator is on duty to train employees to properly operate the equipment and get the most out of their workout routine. The University also sponsors a variety of Wellness programs throughout the year for faculty, staff and students.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees and their immediate family members who are troubled by marital, financial, and emotional and substance abuse and other problems. Services provided through the EAP are strictly confidential and free of charge. University EAP services are provided through Atrium Health and The Standard.
