Project Staff Assistant

Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at the University at Buffalo (UB) seeks to hire a Project Staff Assistant. The Project Staff Assistant, in collaboration with the Principal Investigator, is responsible for the successful execution of the program by coordinating and facilitating meaningful learning of program outcomes through student-centered advisement, counseling, and instruction aligned to the needs of graduate program admissions, as well as success in graduate school. The Project Staff Assistant will encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and professional ethics. Key Duties & Responsibilities Include Student Advisement & Program Development through counseling and mentoring of student scholars focused on helping students develop the skill sets needed to excel in graduate and doctoral programs. Oversee the record-keeping system that collects data required for official and unofficial reporting purposes, program planning, development, execution, and evaluation and alumni progress. Assist with publicity and recruitment to identify, recruit, and select current and prospective program participants. Participate and provide leadership in campus and community service. We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Ronald E. McNair Program is a federally funded TRIO program sponsored by the US Department of Education. The program is dedicated to excellence in scholarship and serves academically- talented, first generation and low-income undergraduate students as they plan their journey toward earning a PhD degree. The program staff work closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate degree requirements with the goal of increasing the attainment of PhD degrees by low-income, first generation college students. For further information about our program, please visit our website . Learn More Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. As an Equal Opportunity / Affir...? #J-18808-Ljbffr