McNair Scholars Educational Coordinator

The McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded TRIO program dedicated to preparing first-generation and low-income undergraduate students at UNH for success in graduate study. Under the leadership of the McNair Scholars Director, the Educational Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in empowering high-achieving, underrepresented students to reach their full potential and prepare for graduate education. This position designs and delivers impactful, student-centered programming, collaborates across campus to create meaningful experiences for McNair scholars, and provides individualized, holistic advising that supports academic, personal, and professional success.

The Educational Coordinator also leverages data and technology to track student progress, ensure program excellence, and maintain compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. As an active contributor to a culture of continuous improvement, this role helps shape and strengthen innovative programs that transform student outcomes and expand access to advanced education.

Duties/Responsibilities

Program Development & Delivery (20%)

• Design, implement, and assess holistic programming aligned with McNair goals and federal TRIO program requirements
• Plan and deliver workshops and enrichment activities that support research and graduate school readiness
• Support logistical planning and daily operations of the Summer Research Fellowship program
• Collaborate with campus partners to align services, enhance impact, and reduce duplication
• Draft and distribute program communications, including emails, newsletters, and event materials

 

Student Advising & Success (60%)

• Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding of McNair Scholars
• Provide individualized, holistic advising to support students’ academic, personal, and professional success
• Develop and monitor action plans for research progress, program milestones, and graduate school preparation
• Serve as a retention specialist, identifying risks and implementing timely interventions
• Facilitate referrals and deliver group programming, including conference preparation and participation
• Coordinate logistics for program events, workshops, and student travel (e.g., conferences, graduate school visits)
• Manage travel bookings, itineraries, and compliance with university travel policies

 

Operations, Data & Program Administration (20%)

• Maintain accurate documentation of student engagement and services in institutional systems
• Track participation and outcomes to ensure compliance and inform program effectiveness
• Collect and analyze data for reporting, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Support program operations, including student staff supervision, communications, and administrative functions
• Process purchasing, travel arrangements, and reimbursements in accordance with university and grant guidelines
• Prepare and submit financial documentation, including expense reports and procurement requests
• Track program expenses and maintain organized financial records to support budget monitoring

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in higher education
• Experience designing, delivering, and assessing student success programs
• Background in teaching, coaching, or advising college or advanced high school students, with knowledge of student development and academic success strategies
• Experience supporting first-generation and/or high-need student populations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student success systems; detail-oriented and adaptable to new tools and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience as a first-generation and/or low-income college student
• Experience with digital marketing or social media for student engagement
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and student success platforms (e.g., EAB Navigate)

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$47,920.00 - $85,410.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham