McNair Graduate Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This federally-funded project prepares outstanding undergraduates from first-generation and low income backgrounds for doctoral studies through research and other scholarly activities. Having navigated research and graduate admissions successfully, the McNair GA is a valuable informational resource for participants in their pursuit of the project objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Associate’s primary role will be tracking and documenting accomplishments of current and past program participants as described in the approved project plan. The GA will also directly serve participants by providing graduate admissions assistance, financial aid assistance, and research project support. Additionally, the GA will support the Director and Program Assistant in their roles.

* The McNair GA position includes pay and tuition grants for summer, fall and spring. See this announcement for more information.

Qualifications

The Graduate Associate (GA) will hold a bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in a Winthrop graduate program.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are McNair alumni, with first preference going to alumni of this program. Any field of study is acceptable, but preference will be given to fields where research and/or writing are emphasized.
Minimum work experience for the GA is at least: One research presentation at a professional or academic conference;

* Six months experience working with disadvantaged populations (undergraduate teamwork is sufficient).

Preferred Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills, social media management, simple graphic design and information technology.

* Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

* Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.

* Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you read and understood the Graduate School Position Guidelines document specified in the Posting?
  • Yes
  • No