McNair Scholars Graduate Student

Position Title

McNair Scholars Graduate Student

Dean's Office; MCHPS

Col.

Health Professions & Sci.

Erie, Pa

Critical Thinking – Identify and respond to program and student needs by considering situational context, evaluating relevant information, and applying sound judgment. The graduate assistant will strengthen these skills through student engagement, program planning, recruitment, interviewing prospective scholars, and day-to-day program operations.

Demonstrate the ability to engage and support students effectively while promoting access, belonging, and academic success.

Critical thinking and effective student engagement are central to this role. Through mentoring, programming, recruitment, and communication, the graduate assistant will support scholars’ academic and professional development.

The Ronald

E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program prepares eligible undergraduate students for graduate education, with an emphasis on doctoral study. The program provides research experiences, graduate school preparation, academic and professional development, mentoring, and other services designed to help scholars successfully pursue advanced degrees.

• Scholar Support & Mentoring: Mentor scholars and assist with graduate school preparation, academic and professional development, and connection to appropriate university resources.
• Recruitment: Support recruitment and outreach efforts, including communicating with prospective scholars and participating in interviews.
• Programming: Assist with planning, coordinating, and facilitating workshops, events, research-related activities, and other program initiatives.
• Social Media & Communications: Manage program social media and develop digital content highlighting scholar accomplishments, research experiences, graduate school preparation, program activities, and recruitment opportunities.
• Records & Program Tracking: Maintain accurate student records and assist with tracking scholar participation, services, and program activities.
• Campus & Community Engagement: Communicate with faculty, university departments, and external organizations to support scholar and program needs.
• Program Operations: Provide administrative and operational support for program initiatives and other responsibilities as assigned.

Demonstrate the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with others. Candidate must be enrolled at Gannon University in a graduate program full-time. Additionally, candidate must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. The qualified candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills; strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to be self-motivated. Some travel is required.

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09/03/2026

10/05/2026

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