Educational Consultant, Suffolk McNair Program, Office of Academic Opportunity Programs - The Educational Consultant is responsible for assisting the director of the McNair Scholars Program. Program responsibilities include the identification and recruitment of McNair Scholars, and the development, coordination, and implementation of academic and student services for the Scholars. Other responsibilities include program planning, program implementation; and evaluation of all students, programs and personnel. In addition to recruitment of participants, the director must insure the provision of counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, and related academic support services. Duties also include the planning, coordination and management of a major annual undergraduate research conference, preparation of McNair Scholars for participation in the UB Celebration of Excellence (highlighting exceptional undergraduate research), and the development and implementation of a comprehensive schedule of academic enhancement activities designed to prepare McNair Scholars for successful matriculation into graduate programs leading ultimately to the Ph.D. The position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding (currently funded through August 31, 2012).

Qualifications Required: Master's degree in counseling, education or related field preferred. Experience working in programs targeting talented, diverse, low-income first generation students will be considered. Demonstrated ability to work with and a strong commitment to the educational advancement of low-income, first generation students required. Must have demonstrated capability of being a team player and possess strong organizational, customer service, writing, and public speaking skills. Experience providing individual and group counseling using various assessment tools necessary.

Qualifications Preferred: Familiarity with graduate admission assessments, previous experience working with TRiO programs; familiarity with grant-funded programs and ability to work within federal and state guidelines; personal experience in overcoming academic and economic obstacles.