SEO Project Coordinator, Senior

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Program Coordinator, Senior  

JOB PURPOSE:

Design, deliver, and evaluate the effectiveness of individual and group services to low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented UW undergraduate participants. Services are designed to result in participants' academic success in college and subsequent enrollment in graduate school, with the ultimate objective of earning a Ph.D. 

Assist with program planning, administrative operations, and compliance tasks, including recruitment of eligible and suitable participants; development and delivery of student workshops and participant services; advising participants to overcome barriers to academic and personal success; managing procurement card expenses, payroll, and participant travel; undertaking annual reporting tasks and internal audits; hiring and supervising graduate student mentors; and event planning and implementation including the eight-week summer research internship. In addition, this position is responsible for creating and maintaining PR and informational materials and/or overseeing hourly staff who do so, including the McNair website and social media accounts, quarterly newsletters, and event programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain current knowledge of federal legislation, regulations, and priorities of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-higher-education/trio/trio--ronald-e-mcnair-postbaccalaureate-achievement-program--home-page).
• Recruit eligible and suitable participants and provide individual and group advising.  
• Assist with designing and implementing services and activities intended to result in participant success and attainment of annual and long-term grant objectives. 
• Coordinate the hiring, training, and supervision of part-time staff for the eight-week summer research internship program. Assist with the management and coordination of summer activities, courses, requirements, and research internships for McNair participants.
• Undertake data management and annual reporting functions. 
• Manage basic accounting tasks related to staff procurement card expenses, student travel, and participant and graduate student mentor payroll. 
• Maintain knowledge of and strict compliance with federal legislation, federal regulations, and OMB directives, as well as UW and SEO policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and distributing PR and informational materials.
• Maintain a professional approach to problem-solving at all times and develop and maintain positive relationships with UW faculty and campus offices. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in SEO student-centered activities and assist in the development of SEO policy and procedures, including representing McNair or SEO on campus and on external committees.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours during the academic year and a commitment to being in Laramie for eight weeks each summer to support participant research internship activities.
• Periodic out-of-state travel to engage in professional development and to accompany participants to conferences. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Independence
• Organization
• Individual Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Judgment
• Initiative
• Collaboration

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule after six months in the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor's degree

Experience: 3 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:  Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master's degree. 
• Experience working with TRiO-eligible students, including those who are low-income, first-generation, or o