Grant Coordinator - McNair Scholars

San Marcos, TX Texas State University Grant Coordinator -

McNair Scholars Posting Number:

2026477

Location:

San Marcos Department:

McNair Scholars Recruitment Type:

Open Recruiting Job Type:

Full-Time Monthly Salary:

$3,833.33

Job Category:

Exempt Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work, or STEM -related field. Experience in collegiate teaching or working with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs serving underrepresented college students. Experience providing academic, career, economic literacy advising, and assisting underrepresented college students with the research/scholarly activities, graduate school admissions, and financial aid process. Ability to coordinate programming activities and processes for working with students. Knowledge of graduate school admissions procedures and resources and national research presentation opportunities. Ability to track and follow Participants attainment, retention, and successes. Knowledge of academic advising and college, financial aid, economic literacy activities, and related services for students. Experience advising and assisting Students with the graduate school admissions and financial aid process. Ability to maintain a caseload of Participants and provide them with documented services and activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work, or STEM -related field 1 year planning educational and/or cultural trips. 1 year experience hiring, training, and supervising in a tutoring or similar support program. 2 years experience with academic support programs focused on student success. Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.

Job Description:

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding. Reports to the Director of McNair Scholars at Texas State University. The Grant Coordinator promotes educational achievement retention, good standing, and graduation for program participants. The Grant Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all program events and services (including recruitment, academic guidance activities, workshops, and tutoring assistance, etc.) to ensure compliance with procedures and to meet program goals and objectives. Evening and weekend work may be required. This is an in-person position.

Job Duties:

Recruit, Identify, Select Participants for the McNair Scholars Program Provide counseling/advising (e.g. academic, career, financial, personal) to students who meet program eligibility requirements. Determine student academic needs and develop individualized student development plans. Schedule monthly student meetings. Document student contact/progress. Administer required evaluations. Plan and coordinate trips, events and programming of academic year and the summer residential program. Conduct workshops, presentations, trainings, and team meetings. Complete monthly reports. Hire/train/supervise tutors and coordinate tutoring activities and events. Seek professional development opportunities. 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:

04/21/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00

AM Normal Work Hours End:

5:00

PM 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:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56808 For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56808 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance:

various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

Generous paid time off:

vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

Excellent work life balance resources:

mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. jeid-59a547f8baaf7947acd222f03e8e0004