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Posted: April 30, 2024

Deadline: May 15, 2024

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA) Coordinator & Advisor advances the work of our small but dedicated scholarship advising team through coordinating and managing communication and outreach efforts, supporting administrative elements of scholarship application and selection processes, as well as engaging in scholarship advising with undergraduate students. The Coordinator & Advisor provides valuable feedback to the team about ways to promote equity and inclusion in our work and how to improve services to and resources for undergraduate students and alumni, faculty and staff.

The OMSFA Coordinator & Advisor will also take an active role in supporting two specific scholarship programs: Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship and Bonderman Travel Fellowship. For the Gilman Scholarship, the Coordinator & Advisor will serve as the primary advising contact for undergraduate students, offering application support and feedback to assist students in developing competitive applications for this national scholarship, and coordinating Gilman alumni engagement. This will involve collaborating with the OMSFA team, UW Study Abroad, Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, Office of Student Financial Aid and others. The Coordinator & Advisor will also provide administrative support for the undergraduate Bonderman Travel Fellowship including email management, advertising, website maintenance, application review and interview processes and communication, Fellow tracking and communication during their travels, Fellow and alumni communications and events. This will involve close collaboration with OMSFA, Graduate School, UW Study Abroad and Office of Global Affairs colleagues.

Salary Range: $5,100-$5,400/month

Position Priority Date: 05/15/2024

Interested applicants can learn more at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website to learn more about their programs, and can apply for the position by visiting the UWHIRES website and searching for requisition #233335.

Posted: April 30, 2024

Deadline: May 15, 2024

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator of Nationally Competitive Scholarships on the Gainesville campus. The Coordinator of Nationally Competitive Scholarships leads recruitment and advising of students for nationally competitive scholarships (NCS) on the Gainesville and Oconee campuses. In addition, the coordinator will contribute to and support recruitment and advising strategies on the other campuses through collaboration with NCS staff there. The Coordinator is responsible for leading recruitment and application efforts for scholarships well-suited to UNG students at both campuses. The Coordinator also leads the NCS boot camp program and manages the NCS Faculty Fellows and student workers. The Coordinator will liaise with students, faculty, and staff in various academic units and programs across our five campuses. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Research and Engagement and as such will also support other offices of the Ascend Centers on these campuses (the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, McNair, Honors Program) as needed. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate attention to detail, exhibit excellent customer service. Must be willing to work on multiple campuses as the need arises. This position will require some after-hours and weekend events.

Responsibilities

  • Develop recruitment initiatives to identify and support scholarship applicants. Organize and run the NCS boot camp. Lead workshops and information sessions on target scholarship opportunities. Participate in outreach activities to promote undergraduate research.
  • Meet with students both one-on-one and via group sessions to discuss available and appropriate scholarship and undergraduate research opportunities.
  • Provide written and verbal feedback on personal statements and other application components.
  • Lead on-campus selection processes for scholarships requiring institutional nomination. Serve on the Goizueta and CGE Scholarship selection panels. Maintain strong working knowledge of current scholarship opportunities.
  • Manage student workers and faculty fellows who assist in scholarships process.
  • Assist in maintenance of comprehensive publicity plan for communicating scholarship and undergraduate research results to wider campus audience. Maintain and update databases of winners/applicants and NCS alumni; assist in compiling analyses and reports.
  • Support and fill in for other initiatives spearheaded by the Ascend Centers including CURCA, McNair and Honors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Candidate must demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to work closely with undergraduates. 
  • Experience in international settings and/or with diverse groups of students preferred. 
  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate attention to detail, exhibit excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s or PhD degree strongly preferred.
  • Three years of experience with EITHER national scholarships, advising, grant writing, tutoring or mentoring.
  • Valid Class C driver’s license.

Minimum starting salary: $50,957

For complete details and to apply, please see: Careers (usg.edu), JOB ID 271315

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

USG Core Values
1. USG Core Values 
All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our university’s work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and University of North Georgia’s policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

  1. USG Statement of Core Values (8.2.18.1.2 )

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values – Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect – that form and guide the daily work of the organization. Integrity – We will be honest, fair, impartial, and unbiased in our dealings both with and on behalf of the USG.

Excellence – We will perform our duties to foster a culture of excellence and high quality in everything we do.
Accountability – We firmly believe that education in the form of scholarship, research, teaching, service, and developing others is a public trust. We will live up to this trust through safeguarding our resources and being good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.
Respect – We recognize the inherent dignity and rights of every person, and we will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion, and decency.

Posted: April 11, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled.

UT Knoxville is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Fellowships (new role) within the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.  While several in our office have split functions (research and fellowships), this role will be fellowships focused and especially dedicated to pipeline development and student advising. The job is posted here: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000000OD&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

UT Knoxville is the state’s flagship research (and land grant) institution with over well over 30,000 students. Undergraduate Research and Fellowships is located within the Division of Student Success which works to engage, support, and empower students in myriad ways, from fellowships advising to career development to first-year programs. Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (URF) manages multiple programs that support undergraduate research while also managing the application processes for national and international competitive awards for both undergraduate and graduate students (as well as alumni). Our staff includes a Director, a half-time Faculty Director, 4 additional full-time employees, 1 part-time employee, and several student employees.  URF is committed to diversity and inclusion and helping students explore how research and fellowships can guide or enhance their other UT experiences. 

Position Summary: The Assistant Director will manage multiple awards from recruitment through submission, including several awards that will help build strong pipelines to our office. These awards may vary, depending on the position holder’s strengths and interests. Beyond managing this individual portfolio, the Assistant Director will contribute to larger awards processes, such as Fulbright, which requires multiple staff to manage. The Assistant Director will oversee relationship building across campus, handle large-scale communications efforts (newsletters, story-telling, etc.), and contribute to a high-functioning office that supports a significant number of scholars annually. 

We are committed to expanding and enhancing our fellowships recruitment and advising. A Fulbright Top-Producer for six years running, we love what we do!  Knoxville is also a great place to live and work.  We’re happy to answer any questions we can. 

Salary Range: $54,000 – $58,000

Posted: April 10, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled.

Position Summary

The University of Cincinnati is hiring a director for the newly developed Hoffman Scholars Program.

The Hoffman Honors Scholars are a cohort of talented students united with the shared purpose of making a difference in this world. The Hoffman Honors Scholars are high academic achievers and will engage in cross-disciplinary learning, project-based service learning, international experiences, and co-op/internship experiences. The Hoffman Honors Scholars will make a genuine impact by applying these experiences toward building real-world solutions in the community and beyond.   

Selection to this preeminent honors program at the University of Cincinnati will transform a Hoffman Honors Scholar into a trailblazer who will change the world through academic expertise, and the unmatched ability to solve problems, adapt in a rapidly changing environment, and collaborate with others with a global mindset. 

Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000

Learn more and apply here

Posted: April 10, 2024

Deadline: The review process will begin April 22, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Position Summary

The Assistant/Associate Director will have three essential functions: (1) Collaborate with the executive director of CUSE to facilitate the work of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. This includes student advising, outreach, program facilitation, and other activities that support GVSU students’ engagement in research, scholarship, and creative activities. (2) Collaborate with the CUSE team to provide individual and group advising. This includes presentations that support novice undergraduate researchers, students exploring external undergraduate research opportunities, and students pursuing doctoral programs. (3) Collaborate with the CUSE team to extend scholarly services to underserved student populations, including transfer students, first generation students, Pell-eligible, students, veterans, and students with social identities who are minoritized in their disciplines.

Specific scope of work includes:

Student Recruitment and Outreach
• Work with CUSE and university partners to nurture a campus culture that encourages students to engage in curricular and co-curricular undergraduate research
• Develop, refine, and implement strategies to encourage students to participate in undergraduate research and scholarship
• Develop programs, workshops, web content, and other materials to encourage, recruit, and guide students as they seek research opportunities
• Educate faculty and staff throughout campus about undergraduate research programs, grants and services available in OURS.
• Highlight excellence in undergraduate research through university events and collaboration with University Communication.

Student Advising and Programming
• Advise prospective, admitted, and lower division students interested in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work
• Provide holistic advising and scaffolded support to students pursuing internal undergraduate research programs, from the point of inquiry through the application process
• Develop and coordinate programs that support the Research Ready Badge Program
• Mentor and supervise the OURS Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

Teamwork and Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with the CUSE team to effectively provide services and support to undergraduate students pursuing competitive careers in research and service.

  • Collaborate with university academic and administrative units to create pathways for students to pursue co-curricular research programs
  • Collaborate with faculty/staff and appropriate campus colleges, units, academic departments to identify and increase the number of applicants for competitive internal and external undergraduate research programs.

Administration
• Maintain and disseminate information on prestigious external research opportunities (NSF REUs, etc.)

  • Assist in the development and coordinate the implementation of OURS programmatic and summative assessment
  • All promotion and communication re: OURS
    • Newsletters and Emmas
    •Maintain records on student advising and student engagement
    • Supervise the CUSE-OURS graduate assistant

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree with three years of relevant professional experience;
  • Minimum of three years’ professional experience in an academic setting on a college/university campus (for example: high impact practice advising; academic advising; advising and mentoring students in an honors program/college, service-learning, or undergraduate research unit).
  • Evidence of strong organizational and written and oral communication skills;
  • Understanding of high impact learning opportunities and the best practices of support for students unfamiliar with university systems and culture;
    • Prior project management and administrative experience and capability;
    • Experience working with a highly collaborative team;
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to first-generation students, and/or students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education and a demonstrated ability to effectively advise and advocate for those students.

Preferred Qualifications and Education

  • Ph.D.

Salary Range

  • Assistant Director versus Associate Director depends on the level of skill of selected candidate. Assistant Director (starting $52,000; commensurate with experience) or Associate Director (starting $65,000; commensurate with experience).

How to Apply

Posted: April 3, 2024

Deadline: April 17, 2024

Position Summary

Develops and implements recruitment strategies targeting potential first and second year candidates for major fellowships. Designs, implements, and manages application processes for several nationally competitive award programs and advises students through all stages of applying. Creates and coordinates student-focused outreach activities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% – Essential – OMF Program management: Manages all aspects of the application process for STEM-focused awards not requiring university nomination (NSF GRFP, Hollings, SMART, Amgen Scholars etc), as well as early career programs. Develops and executes a recruitment plan to bring students into these application pipelines. Evaluates and innovates existing Canvas course structures and designs new courses and workshop offerings. Formulates and executes retention communication strategies to encourage students to persist to submission. Coordinates with the OMF Administrative Assistant to track incoming materials (transcripts, waivers, letters of recommendation) and communicates with students about material submissions. Reviews candidate materials, provides feedback and conducts assessment activities for these programs as well as for other high-volume programs as needed.

25% – Essential – Advising and Mentoring: Directs the OMF’s underclassmen advising programming, developing advising policies and procedures and meeting regularly with potential fellowship candidates. Manages initial fellowship interest appointments. Provides supplemental advising to students on a wide range of topics including nationally competitive programs, campus resources, and opportunities for personal growth and development. Develops resources to support applications for competitive summer programs such as NSF REUs or Amgen Scholars.

20% – Essential – Promotion and publicity: Leads the OMF’s efforts to promote awareness of fellowships opportunities among first and second year students. Creates, promotes, and delivers introductory information sessions and workshops. Supervises relevant interns in developing and refreshing promotional pieces and maximizing social media utilization. Selects and orders swag. Designs and implements a program where students represent the OMF. Supervises the OMF GA in duties relating to outreach and recruitment.

15% – Essential – Program coordination: Organizes and schedules nomination and endorsement committee meetings (e.g. Fulbright Campus Committees, Goldwater, Truman and prestigious British fellowships endorsement meetings). Adds OMF events to the campus calendar. Manages and schedules classroom visit requests. Creates student data queries for recruitment campaigns. Sends calls for nominees for selected awards and provides coordination for related information sessions. Creates and updates comprehensive database of fellowship outcomes. Handles requests for data concerning fellowships.

Education –  Bachelor’s Degree

Experience – 1+ years’ experience in student services programs.

Education –  Master’s Degree – English, Technical Writing, STEM, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience –  2+ years of experience in fellowship advising, career services, technical writing, student advising or other relevant experience.

Position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after a probationary period. Compensation will be in the low $60ks. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 17th.

For complete details and to apply, please see: https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=108735&PostingSeq=1

Posted: April 1, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director, Scholars & Fellows Program (SFP).  The selected candidate will be a creative, team-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills to provide support for scholar development and nationally competitive fellowships advising within a complex office focused on academic and intellectual engagement for Johns Hopkins students. The establishment of the SFP team within the Center for Student Success (CSS) is designed to align fellowship advising with a mission of access and inclusion, and is part of a broad, ambitious initiative to support highly talented first-generation, limited income (FLI) students, who make up ~ 30% of the undergraduate student population at Johns Hopkins University. The Assistant Director will contribute to the SFP mission of empowering students by conducting outreach to and advising for students in the fellowship’s programs (e.g. Fulbright, UK Scholarships, Truman, Goldwater, et al.), with a particular focus on engaging FLI students through early outreach initiatives and fellowships advising throughout their undergraduate career. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in understanding the lived experiences of first-generation college students and underserved students and a demonstrated commitment to access, equity and inclusion within scholar development.

The core work of SFP is to provide students with opportunities for self-reflection and to develop a strong understanding of their strengths, the multiple pathways and opportunities to realize their ambitious goals and the value of a liberal arts education. Within the SFP team, advising focuses on students’ intellectual wayfinding and intense and iterative feedback meant to push applicants to high levels of reflection and expressive competence. The Assistant Director fosters academic engagement by supporting and guiding students as they prepare for national competitions for fellowships. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Associate Director, faculty, and administrators throughout the University in order to recruit a competitive and diversified pool of applicants for scholarships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Truman, Goldwater, and Fulbright among others, with special attention to first-generation, limited income and underserved students. In collaboration with the Associate Director, the Assistant Director will manage a subset of these fellowship opportunities and serve as the liaison between Johns Hopkins University and the foundations awarding the scholarships.

This role is expected to be a visible presence on campus and within the SFP/CSS team and highly visible among applicants, demonstrating an investment in knowing students directly, inviting them into conversation about their experiences, strengths, and aspirations. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Associate Director of Scholars & Fellows Programs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Fellowships Outreach & Recruitment (30%)

  • Develops collaborative partnerships with faculty, academic departments and programs, CSS partners, and campus partners to identify strong candidates for fellowships opportunities with a particular focus on early outreach to FLI students, first- and second-year students and underserved students.
  • Develops and implements a communication plan with SFP Fellowship Coordinators to promote participation in nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships among all Johns Hopkins students. Partners with FLI Network and the Success Coaching in Academic Advising Program to amplify communications to FLI students.
  • In collaboration with other members of the SFP team, ensure that FLI and underserved students in the university’s scholars cohort programs are introduced to fellowship opportunities early in their academic career and that program learning goals prepare scholars for the fellowship application process.
  • Develop partnerships with the Global Education Office (GEO) to support university efforts to increase awareness of and participation in international opportunities among FLI and underserved students. Collaborate with GEO in advertising and supporting applicants to national fellowships designed to support study abroad. (Critical Language Scholarship, Gilman, Boren, Fulbright UK, Freeman-Asia, etc.).
  • Invites and hosts national foundations on campus to raise campus awareness of fellowship opportunities.
  • In partnership with the Associate Director, prepares and disseminates publications of student finalist and award winners as needed.
  • Manage the creation and dissemination of the SFP newsletters and listserv. Manages the SFP social media channels.
  • Manages and updates the primary resources for fellowships applicants including databases and canvas course content.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Fellowships Advising (45%)

  • Advises Johns Hopkins undergraduate and graduate students and young alumni on applying for nationally competitive scholarships. Manages a subset of these fellowship opportunities in coordination with the Associate Director.
  • Along with other members of the SFP team, develops and conducts workshops to teach skills such as interviewing and personal statement writing to facilitate student self-presentation. Provide targeted workshops and presentations for FLI students via CSS partner programs including the Success Coaching Program in Academic Advising, FLI Network, and JUMP.
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director, creates and annually assesses an application process for advising students applying for fellowships with access, equity and inclusion centered in developing protocols, processes, and resources.
  • Represents Johns Hopkins as an active member within the National Association of Fellowships Advisors.
  • Recruit faculty and staff members to serve on campus endorsement committees and practice interviews.
  • Serve as a point of contact with scholarship foundations, providing insights into the robust commitment to access, equity, and inclusion via the FLI initiatives at Johns Hopkins University.
  • Serve as a prominent voice on issues related to access and inclusion in fellowship advising in a range of forums (social media, conferences, academic journals, etc.)

Fellowships Advising Programming & Events (15%)

  • Organizes scholarship endorsement interviews.
  • Schedules mock interviews and coordinates events.
  • Host and/or assist in delivering workshops for the Center for Student Success (SFP, FLI Network, Hop-In, JUMP, SCAA) and campus partners.
  • Plans and executes celebrations for fellowships applicants and recipients.

Fellowships Advising data management, assessment, and reporting (10%)

  • Strategizes with Associate Director on effective ways to collect, present, and assess SFP data.
  • Collaborates with the Office of Assessment and Analysis to prepare ad-hoc and annual reports of services.
  • Prepares and updates regular reporting on fellowships’ outcomes (quantitative and qualitative).
  • Tracks closely FLI student engagement in fellowships’ applications processes from initial contact and throughout the application process. Develops assessment and reporting on FLI student satisfaction, academic belonging, and confidence from participating in programming in the National Fellowships Program.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly with first-generation, limited income, and underserved students.
  • Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative partnerships across the institution and particularly with faculty and academic departments and programs.
  • Knowledge of nationally competitive fellowships either as an advisor, recipient or participant is highly desired.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and ability to innovate within a complex, decentralized university environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work effectively in a range of modalities (virtual, in-person) and locations across campus.
  • Strong organization, project management, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Must be available and willing to work some evenings / weekends as required for events and programming.
  • Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of different academic fields and of research practices specific to different academic fields.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, counseling and research needed to support students within historically underserved populations is essential.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from all backgrounds to promote equity and access, foster inclusion, and effect positive change.

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree.
  • Three years related experience required. Related experience may include experience advising students about national fellowships; experience teaching at the college level; experience advising undergraduates, either academic or career. 

    Preferred Qualifications

Terminal Degree preferred.

Starting Salary Range: $64,000 – $112,200 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience.)

For complete details and to apply, please see: https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Assistant-Director%2C-Scholars-&-Fellows-Program-MD-21218/1149181700/

 

Posted: April 1, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships supports advising, programming, and administration in the area of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. Programming duties will include planning within the unit for the year, maintaining regular communication with students applying for undergraduate research and fellowships programs, and coordinating activities with the Center for Student Advising, the Center for Career Education, the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement, and academic departments regarding deadlines and programmatic events. Administrative duties will include creating and maintaining databases of undergraduate research and fellowship opportunities, creating and maintaining student profiles, and coordinating the disbursement of related stipends, prizes, awards and fellowships. Advising duties include serving in a support role for Scholars programs and serving as a resource for students interested in research and fellowships.  The incumbent will support the efforts of the unit and of the Office of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

  • Student support for undergraduate research and fellowship opportunities
    • Provide logistical support for students in Columbia undergraduate research programs and fellowship programs, including disbursement of stipends and travel funding and making housing arrangements and the coordination of research proposals.
    • Plan and coordinate multiple College research symposia for students to present their research.
    • Contribute to application management and oversight of selection processes.
    • Assist in informational meetings for Columbia undergraduate students
    • Advise Columbia undergraduate students on fellowship and/or research resources.
  • Administrative support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
    • Manage general communications for area of research and fellowship programs to students, to academic departments, and to College and University offices.
    • Maintain fellowships websites so that they reflect current competition deadlines and forms and provide accurate information for our students.
    • Maintain database of student applicants and track awards; create student profiles of students pursuing research and/or fellowship opportunities; maintain student and alumni profiles and experiences to create a network for fellowship applicant support and document student successes.
    • Update Columbia College website and other online publications with information on research and fellowship opportunities, deadlines, and processes.
    • Coordinate disbursements of certain College and University related stipends, prizes, awards, and fellowships in conjunction with other staff of Academic Affairs.
    • Organize and advertise events related to undergraduate research and fellowships, including information sessions, workshops, research symposia, research conferences, etc.
  • Coordination of College academic programming
    • Collaborate with other College offices in planning engagement in academic events, such as the Undergraduate Research Symposium and the Academic Resources Fair.
    • Organize annual honors ceremonies, coordinate faculty and student participation, produce invitations and publications.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent required.
  • Minimum of two years of related experience is required.
  • Experience working with college students in one or more of the following areas is required: academic advising; study abroad advising; and/or supportive academic programs.
  • Good written and oral communication skills, organizational leadership skills, and interpersonal skills necessary.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and social media is required.
  • Ability to work with databases required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree preferred.

Salary Range: $63,000 – $68,000

For complete details and to apply, please see: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/assistant-director-of-undergraduate-research-and-fellowships-morningside-new-york-united-states

Posted: March 23, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description:

The Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an open-rank Academic Professional with the working title of Prestigious Fellowship Advisor in Academic Success and Advising (ASA), a unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE). This position will lead initiatives related to national and international competitive scholarships, including UK Scholarships (Rhodes, Mitchell, Marshall, Churchill, etc.), Fulbright, Goldwater, Truman, Udall, Astronaut, and others.  This is a full-time position that reports to the Director for Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional (PGPP) Advising within Academic Success and Advising (ASA), a unit within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).   

The Prestigious Fellowships Advisor will join a team of pre-graduate and pre-professional advisors who are committed to applying best practices in advising in a collaborative, supportive environment.  Join us at our beautiful campus in midtown Atlanta, where we serve some of the brightest students in the nation.

Position Scope and Responsibilities

Advising

  • Identify and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent alumni with potential to compete for distinguished fellowships.
  • Coach students as they prepare essays for application packages.
  • Develop promotional materials for fellowships, including web, print, and social media.
  • Develop and present information sessions about competitive fellowship awards.
  • Monitor the regulations governing scholarship and fellowship programs, including deadlines and application materials.
  • Implement best practices in application support services for students pursuing prestigious fellowships.
  • Oversee development of webinars, videos, and other digital messaging to serve as a resource for prospective students, advisees, administrators and off-campus professionals.
  • Host foundation representatives and other guests relevant for students pursuing fellowship and scholarship opportunities.
  • Support pre-graduate and pre-health advisors as needed during peak periods.
  • Monitor the SCHLRSHP list-serv and attend NAFA conferences and sessions to stay current on best practices in fellowships advising. 

Campus Partnerships

  • Convene faculty committees to review nominations for institutionally endorsed awards and provide feedback to applicants. 
  • Gather faculty, advisors, and other campus professionals to run mock interviews to groom candidates for fellowship interviews. 
  • Work with faculty and staff in promoting applications for nationally competitive awards and creating a pipeline for likely applicants.
  • Assist with the recruiting of prospective students to Georgia Tech through collaboration with Office of Undergraduate Admission and the colleges.
  • Participate in campus committees, student programs, and orientations and related events (e.g., FASET, GT1000, Family Weekend, GTAAN) to promote programs and services.

Administrative

  • Draft or write nomination letters for institutional endorsement.
  • Oversee student recognition events.
  • Oversee development of new prestigious fellowships advising programs. 
  • Gather and review quantitative and qualitative data to assess programs¿ effectiveness and to strategize future programming. 
  • Create and distribute a monthly newsletter.

Other

  • Participate fully in all programs, events, and other aspects of ASA, including trainings, outreach, and unit operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of ASA or OUE.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook: https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines

Academic Professional

  • A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent title).

Senior Academic Professional

  • A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field.
  • Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent rank).

Principal Academic Professional

  • A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field, recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local), and successful and measurable related experience, including but not limited to supervision of others¿ work, significant responsibility, and authority within program area, and demonstrated impact.
  • Six (6) years or more as a Senior Academic Professional (or equivalent rank).

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires familiarity with scholarship opportunities (which may include personal experience in a scholarship program) as well as a commitment to student-centered advising practices. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills are required, as well as a knowledge of Microsoft Office and specialized computer applications, such as Embark or other application portals.

For complete details and to apply, please see: Careers (usg.edu)

Posted: March 19, 2024

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Job Description:

As a specialist in the Center for Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO), the Associate Director for Fellowships and Scholarships is responsible for recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and advising all New College students exploring and pursuing prestigious national and international scholarships and fellowships. Targeted awards include, but are not limited to, the Fulbright US Student Program, Goldwater, Gilman, Critical Language Scholarship, Boren Awards, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs), Pickering, Rangel, Payne, Truman, and Hollings. Through keen attention to detail and leveraging a well-informed understanding of the expectations, selection criteria, and application processes, this position advises student applicants and their faculty supporters, provides actionable feedback, and solicits student work product of the highest quality, to engage, motivate, and guide students through all phases of the application process. This position maintains databases that track and record participants, advising, active applicants, and applicant outcomes. Reporting to the Dean of Career Success and Experiential Learning, the Associate Director is a member of the Career Success and Experiential Learning leadership team within the Academic Affairs division that aims to prepare all students for their future through coordinated efforts to develop professional early career pathways and scale career readiness. The position directly leads the College’s efforts to ensure all students explore competitive fellowships and scholarships as part of their academic and career planning. 

 

Fellowships & Scholarship Program Leadership & Award Promotion

  • Leads all aspects of the College’s Fellowships & Scholarship Program including identifying, developing, and promoting scholarship/fellowship opportunities and New College timelines for targeted scholarship/fellowship programs
  • Manages procedures for College’s nomination and submission of applicants for competitive prestigious scholarship/fellowship programs
  • Develops and implements strategies to integrate fellowships/scholarships into the academic program
  • Collaborates with Dean and Career Success leadership team on the development of program strategic goals, priorities, and plans

Student Advising, Coaching, & Teaching

  • Advises students pursuing scholarships/fellowships determining eligibility and competitiveness 
  • Coaches active applicants on the development of competitive applications
  • Prepares students interested in pursuing awards to develop a competitive profile and portfolio
  • Meets with students individually and in groups (e.g., class presentations, info sessions) to promote scholarship exploration
  • Drafts institutional letters of nomination and recommendation processes as needed
  • Teaches a grant writing tutorial/course as needed

Faculty & Campus Collaboration

  • Collaborates with career coaches and faculty advisors to connect students with scholarship/fellowship opportunities relevant to their academic and professional aspirations
  • Maintains contact with faculty to recruit a diverse applicant pool for targeted awards reflecting the breadth of New College’s students’ identities and academic and professional interests
  • Advises faculty on letters of recommendation process as needed
  • Convenes and facilitates faculty nomination/preparation/selection committees as needed
  • Assists with campus-wide efforts to develop professional pathways and scale student career readiness as part of the Academic Affairs Career & Experiential Learning leadership team. 

Undergraduate Research Grant Program Administration

  • Coordinates the Student Research and Travel Grant, the College’s undergraduate research grant program, including facilitating promotion, student advisement, nomination, selection and award process
  • Collaborates with grants selection committee (alumni and faculty) and Dean on program administration including program policies and award criteria
  • Structures program as a student learning process and provides feedback to students on how to improve their grant writing skills

Administration, Report Writing, & Supervision

  • Maintains advising notes in a centralized database (i.e., Handshake)
  • Develops and maintains databases of student participation, application processes, and student success
  • Maintains an online scholarship database
  • Writes reports to leadership on program participation and success of applicants
  • Develops and maintains webpages and advising resources
  • Assists with inputting first-destination records to track early career outcomes
  • Supports program fundraising efforts in collaboration with Dean and Foundation
  • Coordinates GPA proxy process in collaboration with Provost’s Office
  • Collaborates with Office of Communications & Marketing and Provost’s Office to publicize award finalists
  • Supervises student or part-time staff

Communication with External Scholarship Agencies & Prospective Students

  • Maintains communication with award representatives and agencies and educates on New College’s academic program, coordinating campus visits as needed
  • Assists admissions office with outreach to prospective students and families exploring competitive awards; participates in admissions events 

Continuing Education & Engagement with the Profession

  • Promotes the highest standards and ethics in accordance with national best practices provided by the National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA)
  • Demonstrates a commitment to advancing skills by maintaining membership and engagement with relevant literature, research, books, articles, trainings, conferences, and professional associations

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience or a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience. Proficient writing and editing skills. Demonstrated experience providing individual advice to college students. 

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and three years of full-time work in higher education providing direct student advising, preferably in liberal arts or honors education. Preference given for experience as a fellowships administrator or advisor, a fellowship or competitive external grant recipient, or other directly related experience. Proficient with technology including student information databases and learning management systems (Canvas). Demonstrated success with public speaking, teaching, collaborating with faculty, and establishing relationships with external entities.

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000

For complete details and to apply, please see: Job Opportunities | New College of Florida Careers (schooljobs.com)

Posted: March 19, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Director of Fellowships position. The Assistant Director of Fellowships is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $70,000 per year – commensurate with experience. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Amherst College Office of Fellowships seeks an experienced advisor of (inter)nationally distinguished fellowships to help recruit and support students and alumni applying to a range of external awards. Advising in the Office of Fellowships focuses on students’ intellectual and personal development, offering robust and interactive writing feedback meant to engender deep reflection and expressive competence. This person will also manage the application process and disbursement of internal awards (Amherst College Fellowships) through the Survey Monkey Apply platform and create additional applications in SM for some external fellowships. While the work is largely student-facing, it also includes collaboration with staff and faculty across campus. The ideal candidate will understand the lived experiences of first-generation college and underrepresented students (i.e., limited-income students, students of color, undocumented students, etc.) and/or have experience supporting such students.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Student & Alumni Advising

  • Conduct individual advising appointments with a diverse group of prospective and current applicants to help them assess their potential as candidates and place fellowships within the context of their goals; advising will regularly be done in person, with Zoom appointments for alumni and abroad students
  • Take primary responsibility for some fellowships such as Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, Critical Language Scholarship, Udall Scholarship and others to be determined on the basis of academic background, expertise, interests, and needs of the office
  • Provide intensive feedback on essays and other application materials as well as interview coaching for finalists (both one-on-one and arranging panels as needed

Manage AC Fellowships Application System

  • Manage the office’s Survey Monkey Apply platform for Amherst College Fellowships (internal awards for graduate study & independent training in the arts)
  • Assist director in conducting information sessions during recruiting season; field inquiries and troubleshoot applicants’ difficulties throughout the year
  • Read and rate renewal applications
  • Conduct assessment of AC Fellowships process; advise director on potential alternative ways to manage these fellowships
  • Ensure disbursements reach applicants in a timely fashion

Outreach & Recruiting

  • Initiate and sustain partnerships with staff running programs that support underrepresented and FLI students (Mellon Mays program, STEM Incubator, Summer Bridge Institute, Meiklejohn Fellows); conduct tailored information sessions
  • Raise awareness of awards and programming events within college community through email, posters, and regular social media posts; liaise with Office of Communications staff on celebratory posts and articles
  • Assist the Director of Fellowships in preparation for and conducting of information sessions

Professional Development

  • Stay on top of new fellowships and current with developments regarding criteria for selection, deadlines, changes within applications
  • Attend National Association of Fellowship Advisors conference or regional workshop
  • Take advantage of opportunities to develop facility in Google, Adobe, and other digital tools

Operational Support

  • Assist director in updating website regularly
  • Request reimbursements, order supplies, schedule rooms for events

Qualifications:

Required

  • Master’s Degree and 1 to 3 years of related experience or, in lieu of minimum education and related experience, experience as a major fellowship recipient or academic advisor
  • Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to provide comprehensive essay writing feedback
  • Experience using online application management systems
  • Intermediate facility with Excel or Google spreadsheets (use of formulas for financial tracking)
  • Dynamic and clear verbal communication skills; facility with PowerPoint
  • Ability to form cordial, respectful, and positive relationships with a diverse set of students, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative by showing leadership in areas of responsibility
  • Commitment to confidentiality
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Must be available to work occasional evenings or weekends for programming

For complete details and to apply, please see: Amherst College Employment Opportunities (myworkdayjobs.com)

Posted: February 27, 2024

Deadline: March 10, 2024

Job Description:

Under the supervision and alongside the Director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards and Fellowships (ONCA), the Program Manager advises current students and recent alumni about external award opportunities. The Program Manager will advise students toward awards such as the Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad, the Fulbright Student Program, and National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

This task involves providing individualized advising to students, and suggesting opportunities that match students’ interests. Working to provide outreach across campus, the Program Manager also will collaborate with faculty and staff across academic colleges, departments, and university offices. Metrics of performance will be measured in the yield of applicants to awards. ONCA seeks to increase awareness of awards at UTSA and widen UTSA’s applicant pools.

For complete details and to apply, please visit this job site.

Posted: February 24, 2024

Deadline: February 28, 2024

Job Description:

The Assistant Director for the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards will focus on nationally competitive awards at the graduate student level, advising graduate students on relevant awards at information sessions, during individual meetings, and through the editing/proofreading process. The advisor will work to help increase the number of University of Arkansas graduate students applying for and receiving the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Fellowship, National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG), and other STEM awards, as well as awards that support studying abroad at the graduate level. The Assistant Director will participate in the National Association of Fellowships Advisors and will benchmark work done at peer institutions. The position will also manage the coordination of the annual reception recognizing national scholarship recipients and their mentors and will assist with news releases for the graduate students who receive competitive awards. This position will report to the Dean of Admissions and Nationally Competitive Awards, working cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff in the ONCA office, Enrollment Services, the Graduate School and International Education as well as other offices across campus.

For complete details and to apply, please see: Career Opportunities (myworkdayjobs.com)

 

Posted: February 20, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description:

As a member of the Ogden Honors College staff, the Manager of National Fellowships and Scholarships will be responsible for the recruiting and advising of undergraduates for national prestigious scholarships and fellowships, including Fulbright, Rhodes, Marshall, Gates, Knight-Hennessy, Truman, Goldwater, Udall, Gilman, Critical Languages, and Astronaut Scholarships.  The Manager of National Fellowships and Scholarships will work in concert with the Coordinator of Honorific Scholarships, providing clear pathways for LSU’s top academic scholars to pursue national scholarships and fellowships, including the Stamps, President’s Alumni, and Sternberg Scholarship recipients.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees LSU’s national prestigious fellowship advising efforts: acts as primary point of contact for interested students; manages and coordinates one-on-one mentoring with applicants, this includes directing multiple revisions and editions of applications, providing advice about soliciting recommendation letters, coaching in interviewing skills, and developing resumes; organizes practice interviews; authors institutional endorsements required by scholarships; coordinates and conducts internal review procedures for candidates; assembles faculty committees and review panels. 50%

Directs publicity and recruiting efforts for LSU’s national prestigious fellowship candidates and recipients: Serves as LSU’s faculty representative with national scholarship and fellowship foundation bodies; coordinates faculty liaisons within various departments to inform and recruit competitive students for relevant scholarships; ensures media coverage of scholarship recipients with OHC Communications Coordinator and other university and community entities; plans workshops and speakers’ series for interested fellowship applicants; maintains updated website, weekly newsletter, and other recruiting efforts as needed. 20%

Manages and works in collaboration with the Coordinator of Honorific Scholarships to administer recruitment and selection for LSU’s undergraduate merit-based, full cost-of-attendance scholarships: organizes faculty and staff participation in LSU’s premier recruiting event, Scholars Weekend. 20%

Supervises a graduate assistant and directs their efforts related to scholarships and fellowships. Other duties as assigned. 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.

Specific Experience – 1 year experience in national fellowship advising and program management.

For complete details and to apply, please see: Louisiana State University – Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)

Posted: February 20, 2024

Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description:

As a member of the Ogden Honors College and Enrollment Management staff, the Coordinator of Honorific Scholarships will oversee the top merit-based scholarship selection processes at LSU. The Coordinator will also be the primary mentor for LSU’s top merit-based scholarship recipients (a cohort of c. 100 students), including the Stamps, President’s Alumni, and Sternberg Scholarship recipients.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversight of the top merit-based scholarships cohorts. 20%

  • Organize scholar programs, functions and events.
  • Work with student leaders in the cohort to plan and execute scholar programming.
  • Serve as the liaison for coordination with the National Stamps Foundation, including creation of the annual report, monthly scholar updates to their Communications Director.

Advise and mentor Stamps, President’s Alumni Scholars, Sternberg Scholars Conduct orientation for incoming freshmen. 20%

  • Conduct fall/spring advising sessions for each student.
  • Track progression in majors, midterm/final grades, GPA, honors requirements.
  • Work closely with faculty and staff within the Honors College, Enrollment Management and across campus to ensure the continued success of the scholarship students.

Manage Stamps Scholars enrichment fund use and other scholarship-specific funding. 20%

  • Work with Stamps Scholars to find useful and appropriate experiences for enrichment fund use.
  • Review and approve travel enrichment fund requests.
  • Process documentation from students and hold advising appointments prior to travel to discuss logistics.
  • Manage travel approvals, reimbursements and all travel-related processing for Stamps Scholars. Submit all paperwork, on behalf of the students on Workday for spend authorizations and expense reports. Book flights through state travel agency. Work with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to process other expenses.

Management of Scholars Weekend. 20%

  • Assist in admissions yielding efforts with high achieving students.
  • Coordinate selection committee for Scholars Weekend participation.
  • Coordinate faculty participation for application review and interviews.
  • Organize all aspects of the selection process, including choosing interview panels, scoring of essays/resumes/interviews, ranking process, etc.
  • Plan and coordinate all aspects of Scholars Weekend.
  • Compile and submit institutional nominees and alternative to Stamps Foundation.

National Fellowships and Scholarships support. 15%

  • Participate in internal selection process and practice interviews for national fellowships and scholarships candidates and assist advising as needed, especially Stamps and PA.

Other duties as assigned by the Dean. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience.

Specific Experience – Experience in scholarship advising or management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.

Specific Experience – Experience in scholarship advising and management.

For complete details and to apply, please see: Louisiana State University – Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)