Assistant Project Director, McNair Scholars

Assistant Project Director, McNair Scholars Student Success Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Project Director, McNair Scholars. This is a full-time, calendar year, grant-funded position.

Join a community where bold thinking meets meaningful impact. At Rhode Island College, we’re not just shaping the future of our students—we’re empowering the people who make it possible. As a leading public institution rooted in value, innovation, and academic excellence, RIC offers a collaborative environment where your talent is valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives transformation. Be part of something bold.

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The Center for Scholar Development is the home to the four campus TRIO programs:
Upward Bound, Student Support Services-Regular, Student Support Services-STEM, the McNair Scholars; and the college’s Preparatory Enrollment Program. The mission of the CSD department is to support educational pathways in an affirming environment for first‑generation scholars in their pursuit of post‑secondary success.

The Assistant Project Director, McNair Scholars Program is responsible for the provision of high‑level advice and comprehensive research to inform strategic decision‑making by the President and the Senior Leadership Team; play lead role in researching and benchmarking to inform key strategic initiatives and projects, including developing and managing programs, preparing proposals and presentations, as well as influencing and negotiating on internal priorities and agendas;

lead, manage and coordinate key projects with College‑wide impact to support the goals and objectives of the Rhode Island College; oversee high‑profile College‑wide events, as assigned by the President.

• Master’s degree in education, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field.
• A minimum of two years of experience in similar work settings and with similar populations, as well as professional experience providing support and individual advising to undergraduate student populations.

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Proposed starting salary: $61,000-$63,000

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s People Admin Applicant Tracking system.

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

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