Grant Director- McNair Scholars

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2026551 Posting/Functional Title Grant Director- McNair Scholars University Pay Plan Title Grant Director, Non-Faculty Location San Marcos Department McNair Scholars Recruitment Type Open Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Grant Monthly Salary $5,000.00 - $6,250.00 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Doctoral degree in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work, or STEM-related field.
• Experience in collegiate teaching, administration, scholarly activities, developing research materials, or working with academic support programs to promote graduate school enrollment and doctoral degree attainment.
• Knowledge of higher education academic programs, research, and scholarly activities.
• Experience with academic support programs, or other student support services;
• Experience advising students on academics, financial aid, college and career preparation.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing services for college students.
• Experience managing programs, budgets, staff, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of TRIO or other higher education academic programs and support services and effective practices supporting student recruitment, retention, and development.
• Three (3) years of experience in staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
• Five (5) years of experience in collegiate teaching, administration, scholarly activities, developing research materials, or working with academic support programs to promote graduate school enrollment and doctoral degree attainment.
• 2 years program management experience including fiscal management, database management, and staff supervision.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.
• Experience working with SAP/Excel for budgets and financial processes.

Job Description

• This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
• The Director is responsible for the daily operation and facilitation of the programmatic and administrative components of the McNair Scholars program.
• The Director will be responsible for coordinating and providing administrative oversight for all phases of the Program.
• Primary duties involve implementation of program activities and services to meet specific program objectives.
• Main office location at the Texas State University Campus in San Marcos, Texas.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the daily operation of the program and all components associated with the program.
• Conduct regularly scheduled group and individual meetings with program staff.
• Prepare and administer program budget in accordance with federal and university budgetary policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet program objectives.
• Maintain relevant data and metrics on performance to measure and evaluate goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain processes for keeping accurate records. Monitor file/record keeping schedule in accordance with university guidelines. Conduct regularly schedule reviews of participant files and financial information.
• Communicate and correspond with Department of Education Program officers on program performance (annual report), annual budgets, program needs, requests, progress updates and questions.
• Work with university departments to resolve any issues that may arise as they pertain to budgets, financial analysis, reconciliations, procurement, travel, the hiring process, office maintenance or otherwise.
• Attend State, Regional and National Conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications in the order in which they are listed in this job posting.

Job Open Date 05/28/2026 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) Open Until Filled Yes Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system. Legal and Required Notices

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Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job-it's a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you'll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you're not just an employee-you're a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Licensure
• Certifications

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