McNair Teaching Fellow
The McNair teaching fellow is responsible for improving the experience of UMBC McNair Scholars while developing vital leadership skills through teaching, planning, presenting, and mentoring each scholar who is in the AFST495 McNair course.
Ambassador of Special Events
The Ambassador of Special Event Planning oversees the design and development of programming the McNair Scholars Program. This can be advertising the program in recruitment efforts or preparing programmatic events to enhance the overall experience of our scholars. This ambassador is also in charge of working with McNair staff to establish effective programs.
Ambassador of Mentorship Development
The Ambassador of Mentorship Development provides leadership and coordination for UMBC’s mentorship ecosystem, ensuring mentors, scholars, and supporters are equipped with the resources and guidance necessary for success. This role oversees mentor training completion, maintains key instructional and community platforms, and sustains accurate records for the Community of Supporters. Through proactive communication and collaboration, the Ambassador strengthens a culture of holistic, research-centered mentorship across the McNair and First-Gen communities.
Ambassador of Archives, Inventory, Records
The Ambassador of Records, Archives, and Inventory is responsible for maintaining, collating, reorganizing, and restructuring a large amount of the forms/ files handled between staff and scholars as well as forms/ files needed to more efficiently operate various programs and sessions throughout the McNair academic calendar.
Ambassador of Scholar Development
The Ambassador of Scholar Development is responsible for the development of the scholar. This ambassador is also responsible for getting valuable information from the scholar, and for gathering and getting information about Research Experience for Undergraduates students (REU) to the scholars.
Ambassador of Friends Development
The Ambassador of Friends Development fosters engagement and builds connections within the McNair Scholars Program. This can include creating meaningful interactions among scholars, alumni, and supporters, as well as supporting initiatives that strengthen the McNair community. This ambassador is also responsible for working with McNair staff to sustain a supportive network that enhances scholars’ academic journeys.
Ambassador of Public Relations
The Ambassador of Public Relations is responsible for the development of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) McNair social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). This responsibility remains as one of the highest roles that involve interaction between staff, ambassadors, and scholars. They are also responsible for updating the UMBC McNair website and creating an annual newsletter that highlights the events and activities that have taken place in the UMBC McNair community during the school year.