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Temporary LSAMP Director

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Dec 15, 2024
Posting Details
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Position Overview


Primary Purpose of Position
The North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation STEM PathwaysResearch Alliance ( NCLSAMP SPRA) is a federally funded administrative appointment.The Alliance is led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) and serves eight institutions in the University of North Carolina System. At N.C. A&T, the functional unit comprises one Principal Investigator, two Co-Principal Investigators, one Coordinator, and an Executive Committee. This position reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who also serves as the Principal Investigator of the NCLSAMP SPRA award. The NCLSAMP SPRA Director will coordinate activities with related units and programs on campus such as the College of Science and Technology, the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and departments within other colleges with STEM-focused education and research. The NCLSAMP SPRA at N.C. A&T State University is a full-time federally funded administrative appointment. The position requires working with the PI and Co-PIs across all institutions in the Alliance.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The NCLSAMP SPRA is a senior alliance comprised of eight of the sixteen University of
North Carolina ( UNC) system institutions: Fayetteville State University ( FSU), North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T), North Carolina State
University ( NCSU), North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC-CH), University of North Carolina at Charlotte ( UNCC),
University of North Carolina at Pembroke ( UNCP), and Winston-Salem State University
( WSSU). Alliance objectives are to: 1. Empower URM students to develop and enhance
research -related self-identity, self-efficacy, and science capital; 2. Equip students to
transition to advanced degree programs and/or careers in STEM; 3. Engage in
innovative research in broadening participation in STEM by identifying factors impacting
URM students; social cognitions associated with STEM persistence and avoidance; and
4. Broaden LSAMP's impact through collaboratively sponsored activities and
dissemination of findings through sharing of lessons learned.
Minimum Requirements
The Alliance Director must have at least a master's degree in an area related to program
management, STEM education, social psychology, counseling, social work, human
services or a related STEM field with parallel experience in student success initiatives. At least three years of experience in higher education with a focus on student engagement such as advising and counseling is required. Project management experience and understanding of human subjects ethics and IRB processes are required.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • A doctoral degree is preferred in areas listed above. At least three years of experience in higher education institutions is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders, including
  • underrepresented minority students in STEM.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in program and project management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated success with scholarly publications and grant writing.
  • Proficiency in research methods, data collection and analysis, evaluation and writing
  • results for reporting and publication.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively and build relationships across campus, and regionally,
  • state-wide and nationally


Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information


Working Title Temporary LSAMP Director
Position Number
Recruitment Salary Range $80,000-85,000
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Temporary - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Staffing Services
Organizational Location VC for Human Resources
Organizational Unit Temporary Employment
Posting Detail Information


Posting Number EPA2454
Open Date 11/21/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 03/31/2025
Open Until Filled No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available 11/21/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
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