McNair Program Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title McNair Program Coordinator

Job Responsibilities The McNair Program Coordinator will assist in recruiting, supporting, and mentoring first-generation and/or income-eligible undergraduate students in the McNair Scholars Program. This role involves planning and coordinating recruitment and outreach activities, delivering academic support and workshops, supervising student staff, and ensuring compliance with program regulations. The Coordinator will also maintain strong relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and external partners to foster academic success and prepare students for graduate school. This is a year-round position, contingent on continued grant funding.

• Lead recruitment and outreach efforts for McNair-eligible students, which includes maintaining the program’s website and social media platforms and coordinating the annual application review process
• Plan and deliver seminars, workshops, and other programming to support the academic development and graduate school preparation of participants
• Provide individualized academic guidance and track students’ progress
• Assist Program Director with all aspects of project planning, promotion, and administration
• Plan Scholar travel to prospective graduate schools and research conferences (sometimes accompanying Scholars during group travel)
• Maintain compliance with all federal regulations and Truman policies governing the provision and documentation of services, confidentiality of records, and expenditure of grant funds
• Other duties as assigned

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in areas of increased responsibility in higher education student advising, engagement, teaching, or related areas
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders
• Ability and desire to foster a supportive and motivating environment that empowers students to reach their goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Experience in student recruitment, academic advising, or program coordination
• Strong desire for continuous learning and the ability to proactively seek out new knowledge and insights
• Experience working with first generation college students, especially regarding the opportunities and barriers they navigate in higher education
• Knowledge of graduate school admissions processes and financial literacy
• Familiarity with federal regulations related to grant-funded programs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S339P

Open Date 10/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary The starting salary for this position ranges $38,000-40,500 annually commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Non Discrimination Statement

Truman State University is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Missouri law. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in all aspects of employment. Inquiries about these policies may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 orhrstaff@truman.edu.