Program Coordinator, McNair Scholars Program

Cleveland State University Engaged Learning Program Coordinator, McNair Scholars Program

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Title:

Program Coordinator, McNair Scholars Program

Posting Category:
Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade: 06

Salary Plan:
Professional Staff - SEIU

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department:
College of Arts and Sciences Advising

Position Location:

Main Campus

Full Time (FTE 1.0)

Job Summary
Provides administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to advance the program’s mission of preparing first‑generation, low‑income students for doctoral studies. Serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, and campus partners, ensuring effective communication, accurate record‑keeping and efficient coordination of events and services. Supports the planning and execution of academic enrichment activities, workshops, and recruitment initiatives while maintaining compliance with institutional and federal reporting requirements.

Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, humanities, social sciences, STEM, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and six (6) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends for events, travel, or recruitment activities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative office experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with event planning, student recruitment, or workshop coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of education environments, student development, and support services.
• Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Professional communication, both written and verbal, with various audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented setting.
• Commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive student information appropriately.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), other digital communication platforms, and basic data entry skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html
. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Supplemental Questions

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  * Do you have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education, humanities, social sciences, STEM, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have two (2) years of administrative experience?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have a valid driver’s license and establish driver eligibility under the University's Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * Do you have the ability to work evenings or weekends for events, travel, or recruitment activities?
  • Yes
  • No
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  * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • CSU Website
  • Other
• If you selected “Public Job Posting” or “Other” please provide source.

  (Open Ended Question)

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    * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at  if you need accommodation.
    • Yes
    • No
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    * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No