Position Title: |
Director-Undergraduate Research Programming |
Department: |
Graduate Studies & Res, Col of |
Term of Assignment: |
Grant term |
Term End Date, If Applicable: |
9/30/2026 |
FLSA Status: |
Exempt = not eligible for overtime |
Work Schedule: |
Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with possible evening and weekend work required |
Salary: |
Targeted salary range: $60,320-$64,000 |
Travel: |
Less than 10% |
Brief Statement of Duties |
Brief Statement of Duties: |
Provide administrative leadership in compliance with federal regulations for the McNair Scholars Program including grant writing and program development; undergraduate research programs staff development and supervision; budget development, maintenance, and management; and direct student contact and counseling. Provide campus leadership for undergraduate research initiatives and support for undergraduate research events. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Required Education: |
Master's Degree |
Discipline / Degree Area: |
Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, Psychology, or a McNair Scholars related field |
Required Specialized Training/Certifications: |
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Required Minimum Work Experience: |
Three years' experience in administration of TRIO or student affairs programs. Three years' effective supervisory/leadership experience. Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and under-represented students at the college level. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: |
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and networking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. Self-directed and highly organized. Demonstrated experience working with funded programs. Strong data collection, management and reporting skills. Time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management, social media and/or Email communication with the ability to learn additional programs. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential student information. |
Additional Desirable Qualifications |
Additional Desirable Qualifications: |
Applied experience with the graduate research, research publication, or grant-writing processes. Familiarity with academic and student personnel policies and procedures, particularly with respect to graduate admissions and student retention; experience with program assessment and benchmarking. |
Other |
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Submit application, cover letter, resume and references |
Contact Information:
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Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493 |
Equal Employment Opportunity: |
NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees. |