Assistant Director TRIO McNair

Assistant Director TRIO McNair

The Jeffries Center

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for the TRIO McNair Scholars Program is responsible for supporting the Director and the Associate Director for TRIO Programs in managing the program, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, grant proposals, and relevant legislation. Oversees the daily operations and strategic execution of the McNair Scholars Program and provides comprehensive leadership in program recruitment, annual programming, program administration, teaching, advising and ensuring participants academic persistence, monitoring/reporting graduate school enrollment as assessments related to the grant's objectives, and staff supervision. Empowers first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students to achieve academic success and pursue Ph.D. studies. Description too Large. Unable to load this field

Additional Physical Demands

This position involves a vast amount of computer work, verbal and written communication. Travel is required for in-person meetings, presentations, and other job-related activities. The position may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground in performing the functions of this position. Evening and weekend activities throughout the year are required to fulfill the duties and expectations of this position. There are occasions when the staff will have to transport program participants in a university approved vehicle.

Travel Requirements

50% To perform the functions of this position, the position will be required to perform work within the office, throughout campus and in a remote capacity at previously approved McNair sponsored events. The employee may be independently traveling to and performing work at different locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or any discipline appropriate for administering a federal TRIO program through the US Department of Education.
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of professional staff management and supervisory experience in an academic or not-for-profit setting. At least three (3) years of experience designing, managing or implementing student support programs concentrated on helping underrepresented segments of society.
Evidence of strong organizational, planning, oral, and written communications skills.
Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver’s license at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Ph.D. from an accredited university.

Experience:
Experience with managing budgets.

Experience with grant writing.
Experience in TRIO McNair, NSF, pre-doctoral readiness programs, SROP, or related student service programs is desired.
Experience working with faculty.
Program assessment and evaluation experience.
Teaching experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications: with fluency in Excel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of educational issues, trends, and research related to student success in graduate education.
• Ability to think clearly, creatively, and to solve problems proactively.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to learn and disseminate detailed information.
• Ability to work effectively individually and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage competing priorities successfully.
• Ability to advise, mentor, and coach students successfully.
• Interpersonal skills that reflect student centered and service-oriented methodology.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 10/15/2025. Salary is $62,000.00. Hybrid - Hybrid work options may be available for this position, with the ability to be on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for these positions.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Friday, September 12, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Complete applications will include a cover letter, detailed resume, and the name, affiliation, an contact information for at least 3 professional references. Incomplete applications may not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Requisition ID: 1032056
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu