Description: 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. 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: + 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 Special Instructions: 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. Job Closing Date: 03/31/2025