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  Provides administrative support by tracking budgets, participants, and alumni; manages recruitment messaging and events; and organizes initiatives and programming.

• Works with the Dean and Associate Dean's Office to organize and carry out hiring/training/supervision of a of student workers.

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  Supports the Fellowship Faculty Coordinator in assisting to lead Seminars, contributes to faculty development efforts that connect community building to methods in teaching development, and supports faculty mentor development for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) and other academic programs.

About the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship:

Established in 1988 by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program aims to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue a Ph.D. and enter the professoriate in selected core fields. Each spring Macalester College selects up to five talented sophomores to participate in the program with a total of up to 10 Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows participating in 2 cohorts (typically 5 juniors & 5 seniors).

• Collaboratively develop and support KAIGC academic and related programs, including providing avenues for additional students to explore academic research and engagement.
• Manage recruitment, application, and selection processes. Monitor program budgets and track individual participants’ spending. Support fellows with administrative tasks such as accessing grant funding and reimbursements.
• Track multiple students in their journeys through the academic cohort programs, including alumni progress and process loan reimbursements. Maintain program records, including contracts, reports, and administrative files. Support assessment activities.
• Assist in planning and organizing events, including speakers, panels and celebrations for academic programs as needed.
• Provide support for organizing seminars and conference travel for department staff. Including making arrangements for travel, meals, and other logistical items.

• Support the Faculty Coordinator in teaching the Mellon Mays Academic Year Seminar and Summer Seminar. This position may have the option to teach a summer seminar in their area of specialization and/or develop future courses for related programs and the broader student population.
• Work with the Faculty Coordinator and Associate Dean/Co-Director to develop and implement faculty development that connects community-building to teaching development.
• Work with the Faculty Coordinator and Associate Dean/Co-Directors on faculty mentor development for related programs.

• Manage a strategy for hiring/training/supervising work-study positions in collaboration with colleagues within the KAIGC.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising student workers who staff the front desk.
• Supervise and mentor 5-8 student workers, working closely on projects that support the academic related programs, events, and meetings; set student learning goals and monitor progress, prioritizes work-flow, assigns and provides quality control of tasks.
• Create and drive a social media and communications strategy for the KAIGC in collaboration with the Associate Deans/Co-Directors and the Faculty Coordinator. Supervise a team of work study students in this effort.

• Builds community among students, staff & faculty; thinks creatively to encourage participation and foster a warm atmosphere.
• Acts as an administrative liaison and first point of contact for Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship; providing information about the fellowship and triaging requests as needed.
• Works collaboratively with other units on campus such as IT, Facilities, etc. to best meet the needs of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows.

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  3-5 years of relevant experience in higher education or with a nonprofit required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals of color, first-generation college students and/or individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and faculty across campus, ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, ability to maintain confidential information and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and accuracy in financial and data management.
• Skilled in managing budgets and providing accurate reporting as well as managing spending adjustments as necessary.
• Publicity, word processing, financial accounting software experience, proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. writing, social media, digital design)

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.