Not Remote

• Ability to work as a member of a team and individually.
• Ability to mentor low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented students for success in doctoral programs.

• Assisting the Program Coordinator with coordinating and facilitating workshops, seminars, and the summer research symposium
• Collecting, reviewing, and providing feedback on assignments designed to prepare the Scholars in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) disciplines for graduate and funding applications.
• Researching opportunities for Scholars' professional development, including assisting Scholars with finding a research mentor and applying for graduate funding
• Serving as a one-on-one mentor for SSH Scholars
• Serving as a role model and mentor for current McNair Scholars
• Keeping student records in preparation for the McNair Annual Performance Report to the US Department of Education
• Assisting with informational events for prospective students as necessary
• The PA is expected to attend McNair Scholars Program staff meetings and workshops and assist with other assigned tasks as needed.

The UW-Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is a federally funded TRIO program that prepares undergraduate students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education for Ph.D. studies. For the McNair Scholars Program, these groups include first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds and underrepresented students (Black, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific.) The program offers scholars opportunities to conduct research, develop the necessary interpersonal, analytical, and test-taking skills for graduate study and successful completion of these students' doctoral degrees. Staff members are responsible for carrying out McNair grant activities in keeping with federal, state, and UW-Madison regulations.
The McNair Scholars Program is seeking a graduate project assistant (PA) to support McNair activities through the 2025-2026 year, including summer 2026. This position will work closely with the McNair Director to ensure the success of programming and scholarly activities for the McNair Scholars and begin preparations for academic activities and events.

The McNair Scholars program office is located in 408 Bascom Hall. The office is accessible by the building's central staircase, but not by an elevator.

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