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Posted: May 20, 2025
Deadline: June 3, 2025
College of William & Mary – Associate Director of Fellowships
Unit Mission Statement
The Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs (OUAA) supports students’ academic accomplishments across the undergraduate experience from matriculation to postgraduate fellowships. The OUAA organizes and trains faculty serving as pre-major advisors and serves as the office housing the university’s professional academic advisors. The work of the OUAA also prepares undergraduates to apply for prestigious domestic and international fellowships and convenes the faculty committee that serves nominated fellowship students.
Position Summary
William & Mary’s Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs (OUAA) seeks an experienced professional for the position of Associate Director of Fellowships to help advance the mission of the OUAA as primary advisor and coordinator for the university’s National Fellowship Program (NFP). In this role, the successful candidate will work strategically with the Director/Assistant Director to provide leadership and administrative oversight of all NFP processes to include identification, application, and support, in addition to cultivating relationships across campus to raise awareness of National Fellowship opportunities. This position will supervise the Fellowship Advisor and Administrative Coordinator in addition to the following primary responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive program for W&M’s National Fellowships (Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Goldwater, etc.).
- Advise students of National Fellowship opportunities and directing individual applicants to opportunities that might be a good fit.
- Provide one-on-one consultations for fellowship applicants.
- Research and promote new fellowship opportunities.
- Develop and implement recruitment and outreach strategies for the NFP.
- Manage campus wide student recruitment, selection, and nomination processes.
- Organize and lead informational sessions and workshops related to identification, recruitment, and application processes.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff.
- Work closely with the faculty committee charged with reviewing National Fellowship applications.
- Facilitate systems for tracking, reporting, and assessing NFP outcomes.
- Collaborate with staff to establish NFP campus deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in an Arts & Sciences discipline, higher education administration, or related field.
- Experience in academic advising and/or other relevant areas such as career planning, educational planning, or counseling in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of Deans, Department Chairs and Program Directors, faculty, staff, and students.
- Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders including faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
- Experience working in a position that requires organizational and analytical skills, data analysis, and attention to detail.
- Experience with technical support tools used to monitor and support fellowship applicants.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising students on fellowship applications and/or providing academic writing support.
- Experience advising students for National Fellowship Programs.
- Experience providing feedback on applications or scholarly materials as a writing consultant or similar position.
- Experience developing and/or managing a peer advisor program related to Fellowships.
- Experience working with student information systems and databases Experience developing and facilitating a distance-learning program or course.
- Prior supervisory experience.
Advertised Pay Range: Up to $68,000, commensurate with experience
For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/65510
Posted: May 1, 2025
Deadline: For best consideration, apply by May 21
About This Role
The Program Administrator is responsible for organizing and managing the institutional commitment to nationally competitive scholarships by supporting students throughout their application processes. In collaboration with the director of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research, key duties include advising students, forming and chairing committees, coordinating publicity and events, and maintaining relationships with scholarship foundations. Additionally, the role involves event planning, collaboration on communications, and leading efforts to enhance student experiences and national scholarship success rates.
About Us
The Mary Lynn and Warren Staley School of Leadership at Kansas State University is a values-centered learning community that provides an interdisciplinary minor in addition to an array of programs focused on civic engagement and service-learning activities – all with the purpose of educating students for and about leadership. Approximately 1,000 students are enrolled in the Leadership Studies Minor and we reach over 2,500 students through our programs and courses.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned Master’s degree
- Experience advising or preparing students for scholarships, internships, or employment
- Attentive to detail, mindful of deadlines, and capable of respectfully working with others in the pursuit of both
- Strong communicator, both in writing and verbally, including public presentations
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $56,000-$60,000
For more information and to apply, visit: Program/Project Admin – Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Posted: March 31, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
POSITION: A full-time, professional academic staff position is available in the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, beginning June 1, 2025. The working title for this assignment is Assistant Director with an official title of Academic Program Specialist. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required
- Experience teaching and/or advising at the university level
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with or knowledge of nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships
- Experience with or knowledge of high-impact practices including faculty-student collaborative research, travel study, internships, experiential learning, and/or community-engaged learning
- Experience in Honors education or working with high-achieving students
KEY DUTIES:
- Develop a recruiting pipeline for students interested in nationally competitive fellowships.
- Build relationships with the Center for International Education, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, McNair, academic departments, and faculty to identify high-potential students.
- Mentor students in the application process, including identifying awards, writing materials, soliciting letters of recommendation, interview preparation, and more.
- Maintain relationships with awarding organizations and the National Association of Fellowship Advisors to ensure knowledge of recent developments and best practices.
- Provide Honors-specific advising that focuses on connecting students with high-impact opportunities within and beyond Honors and planning for post-graduation.
- Develop and lead professionalization programming for Honors students through co-curricular events.
- Collaborate on curriculum development for HNRS 400, the Honors Senior Seminar (1 credit hour), and teach one section each semester.
- Collaborate on curriculum development for HNRS 100, the Honors First-Year Seminar (1 credit hour) and HNRS 410, Mentoring in Honors (1 credit hour); teach one section of each course per year.
- Collaborate on Honors recruiting efforts, including developing recruitment strategies, designing materials, working with the Admissions Office, and representing the Honors College at visit days, and meeting with prospective students.
- Provide support for other Honors College projects related to program development, curriculum, student engagement, communications, large events, supervision of student staff, and budgeting as needed.
For more information and to apply, visit the UW-Eau Claire job listing here.
Posted: March 27, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
The University of New Mexico seeks a dedicated and visionary Director for the Center for Academic Excellence and Leadership Development (CAELD) to lead efforts in identifying, mentoring, and supporting high-achieving students pursuing prestigious national and international scholarships.
Housed within the Honors College, this position plays a vital role in fostering a culture of academic excellence by providing individualized advising, strategic programming, and institutional collaboration. The director will prepare students for opportunities such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, Udall, and Fulbright scholarships while working closely with faculty, staff, and leadership to identify promising candidates, develop competitive applications, and enhance UNM’s national presence in scholarship competitions.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in student mentorship, a deep understanding of competitive scholarship processes, and a commitment to creating high-impact academic opportunities for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee nationally competitive scholarship processes, collaborating with campus programs, faculty, and university leadership.
- Serve as UNM’s liaison to national scholarship foundations.
- Support UNM’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter.
- Provide administrative support for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.
- Manage an operational budget of over $220,000.
- Assess program effectiveness and develop strategic plans.
- Supervise professional staff.
- Collaborate as part of the Honors College professional team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
For more details and to apply, visit: UNM Job Posting
Posted: March 25, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
The Assistant Director (AD) for Undergraduate Research in the office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (URF) leads efforts to enhance undergraduate student engagement in research and creative activities across disciplines. This role involves managing wide-ranging programs, including (but not limited to) grants, symposia, workshops, a student research journal, student ambassadors, and professional development initiatives, to provide transformative experiential learning opportunities. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with campus partners–including faculty, departments, and students/student organizations–to promote research opportunities broadly.
The AD also supports the Director and Associate Director in the ongoing assessment and refining of existing programs and the strategic proposal and development of new ones in support of office, division, and institutional goals. Related to this responsibility is the proactive support of faculty and graduate student undergraduate research mentors. In addition, the AD will work with the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director of Fellowships to explore and develop opportunities and techniques for collaboration across URF’s functional areas — with the principal goals of expanding and diversifying the pool of fellowships candidates and more robustly, directly, and strategically supporting diverse undergraduates seeking not only internal, but also external research funding and opportunities. The AD also supports division-wide priorities, including the Vole Edge, Vol Connect, DSS Express, and other student-facing priorities.
Responsibilities
Management and Refinement of Existing Undergraduate Research Programs
- Manage semester and summer research assistantship programs, to include liaising with faculty, staff, and students, as well as external partners
- Manage semester and summer undergraduate research enrichment programming
- Manage multiple campus undergraduate research exhibitions, including the Summer Research Symposium, Discovery Day, and EUReCA
- Manage conference travel grants program
- Liaise with the Vol Edge Program to find moments of synergy in student support
- Support the work of the Director and Associate Director by making substantial contributions in the areas of undergraduate research program assessment, annual reporting, identifying budget priorities, and new program proposals and development
- Supervise one
- URF Coach (full-time employee)
Undergraduate Student Engagement and Outreach to Encourage and Increase Student Participation in Undergraduate Research
- Advise PURSUIT (undergraduate research journal) and the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (URA)
- Present on undergraduate research opportunities to classes, departments, offices, and student groups; at campus events and programs; and at URF-led seminars, workshops, and information sessions
- Work with office leadership and division communications staff on communications planning and execution (website, social media, newsletter, promotional materials, etc.)
- Integrate Vol Connect and DSS Express in student engagement initiatives
Professional Development and Engagement with Division and Campus Committees, as well as State, National, and International Organizations Focused on Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
- Active engagement with Undergraduate Research Advisory Council (URAC)
- Active engagement with CUR
- Participation in division’s various committee work and initiatives
Cross-Functional Office Collaboration and Process Improvement
- Collaborate with Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director for Fellowships to develop opportunities and techniques for collaboration across URF’s functional areas — with the principal goals of expanding the pool of fellowships candidates
- Support fellowships application review, interview processes, writing support, student advising, and workshops
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education:Master’s degree
- Experience:Experience working with diverse undergraduate researchers, faculty undergraduate research mentors, and undergraduate research programs on a university campus; Experience conducting and disseminating independent research; Experience working with faculty, staff, and offices across functional areas of a university
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Advanced knowledge of best practices in undergraduate research programming; Advanced knowledge of the populations on a university campus and the various opportunities and potential needs presented by a large, diverse student population; Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and work effectively and professionally 1-on-1 and in groups with students, faculty, staff, and external audiences; Demonstrated ability to organize complex events on a university campus; Ability to work well and remain organized and composed under the pressure of deadlines and high-volume times of year; Public speaking skills necessary to present effectively to large and diverse audiences — primarily students, but also faculty, staff, and external partners; Advanced skill in written communication and ability to work effectively with diverse students seeking to develop and strengthen their research/project statement-writing; Knowledge of research methods of an academic field and ability to initiate and execute independent academic research; Ability to take direction, initiate action, develop ideas into programs, and work as a collaborative team member; Ability to supervise and develop staff; Skills to leverage data and student success technologies in order to make informed, timely decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- Education:Doctoral degree
- Experience:Three+ years of relevant experience; Experience at the university level with academic advising, writing support, or teaching; Experience mentoring undergraduate research; Experience writing for scholarly publication and successful grant applications
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of nationally competitive awards and current trends and issues in fellowships advising; Knowledge of other types of experiential learning in a higher education context, such as international education, service-learning, and internships
Work Location
- Knoxville, TN
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: 10
- Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $55,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
For best consideration applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.
For more information and to apply, please visit: Assistant Director, Undergraduate Research & Fellowships – UTK – University of Tennessee Career Site Careers
Posted: March 21, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
Overview
Undergraduate Education foster student growth, empowerment, and success by serving, advising, guiding, nurturing, and celebrating our students, and working with them and our faculty to solve problems so that students may successfully navigate the university. We focus on the academic aspect of students’ lives at Tufts, providing information, advice, and support to help them successfully complete their degrees in a timely manner while ensuring that our students have an enriching and rewarding academic experience. To that end, we provide students with advising, academic support, direction, and accurate information. We also provide academic enrichment programs and opportunities so that students may reach their full potential and achieve their best. We collaborate with faculty and other departments to advocate for students and improve the academic experience for all students as well as the policies governing undergraduate study at Tufts.
What You’ll Do
The Program Manager of Scholar Development manages a robust suite of programs to establish Tufts as a national leader in undergraduate research, academic achievement, and intellectual leadership. This will be exemplified by success in securing nationally competitive awards (such as Fulbright Grants, Goldwater Scholarships, Truman Fellowships, and Rhodes Scholarships) and ample opportunities for undergraduates to research alongside faculty mentors and to showcase that research through myriad events.
Demonstrating Tufts’ commitment to be an anti-racist institution, the Director of Scholar Development will:
- Shape programs and processes to identify, nurture, and cultivate students from identities and populations who have not traditionally been among those chosen for highly competitive research and fellowship opportunities.
- Adhere to a philosophy in which students striving in competitive processes focuses on individual growth through self-exploration.
What We’re Looking For
Basic Requirements:
- Knowledge and skills as typically acquired by a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience advising and mentoring of undergraduate students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD is strongly preferred
- Experience in fellowship advising and/or advising of students underrepresented in their fields strongly preferred
- 4+ years of experience in student advising and mentoring of undergraduate students
- Professional experience as a writer, editor, writing instructor, or writing tutor
- Demonstrated success implementing and coordinating educational programs
- Understanding of and commitment to issues of diversity in higher education
- Strong skills in public speaking and oral communication
- Demonstrated ability to manage detailed records and budgets
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
This is a hybrid role expected to work in person on campus for at least half the work week during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session, with more flexibility for remote work over portions of the summer and during school breaks.
Pay Range
Minimum $71,050.00, Midpoint $88,850.00, Maximum $106,700.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
For more information and to apply, please visit: Program Manager of Scholar Development in Medford, Massachusetts | Tufts University
Posted: March 15, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
Knight-Hennessy Scholars cultivates a diverse multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guides them to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society. Knight-Hennessy Scholars benefit from an experiential leadership development platform, become part of a supportive community of fellow scholars, and receive funding for graduate study at Stanford. The program focuses on broadening knowledge, developing skills, and strengthening character through the King Global Leadership Program, which provides a collection of community experiences, workshops, meetings with leaders, domestic and global study trips, and personal development opportunities.
Our team is small and entrepreneurial. A successful admission process is essential to Knight-Hennessy Scholars, and this role is key to the long-term success of the admission process. If you enjoy collaborating with colleagues across Stanford, relish engaging with varied constituencies around the world, appreciate operations and technology, and value intense periods of reflection, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
Knight-Hennessy Scholars seeks a Director of Admission to lead the Admission team to attract, recruit, select, and enroll a high-potential cohort of graduate students each year. Reporting to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Executive Director, the Director of Admission should evince a passion for graduate education and leadership development within a leading research university. Experience leading and managing a team, as well as experience with highly selective admission processes, is required. Domestic and international travel is required.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a creative problem-solver, a conscientious colleague, and an enthusiastic team player with a depth of knowledge in assessment, student experience, and team management. They will exhibit intellectual curiosity, solid judgment, an innovative spirit, technical expertise, and a commitment to managing both complex and simple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment.
In this role, you will be:
- Providing coaching and mentoring, managing performance, determining staffing needs, developing and ensuring succession planning within the area of responsibility.
- Developing, implementing, and continually assessing the policies and practices for selecting cohorts of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
- Representing Knight-Hennessy Scholars to various groups within Stanford University (faculty, department administrators, etc.)
- Sharing information about Knight-Hennessy Scholars and Stanford University with various constituents (prospective applicants, alumni, university administrators) throughout the US and around the world, including designing and leading online, off-campus, and on-campus information sessions
- Participating in Knight Hennessy Scholars internal academic, administrative, and financial policy development
- Working independently to make decisions regarding projects, programs, and initiatives
- Managing, interpreting, implementing, and ensuring compliance with legal, financial, university, academic, and administrative policies and external regulations
- Defining and revising the criteria for selection, in conjunction with leadership team
- Evaluating, engaging in consultative reviews, and rendering decisions on applications
- Managing the budget for Admission operations, adhering to the program goals and complying with university policies.
- Other duties may also be assigned
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with good judgment
- Experience managing people
- Creativity in marketing and communication
- Ability to establish credibility and effective working relationships across the university
- Advanced communication (oral and written) and presentation skills to convey information to diverse audiences
- Ability to collaborate with peers and lead cross-functional groups toward a shared goal.
- Adaptability to new information, changing conditions, or revised priorities
- Appreciation for cross-cultural competencies
- Comfort with data analysis
In addition, preferred requirements include:
An advanced degree; terminal degree strongly preferred
For more information and to apply, please visit: Director of Admission, Knight-Hennessy Scholars – Stanford University Careers
Posted: March 14, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description:
The Office of Scholar Development (OSD) invites applications for the position of Specialist, International Scholarships, which reports to the Assistant Director of the Office of Scholar Development. Established in 2008, OSD mentors students applying for international scholarships to fund “academic extras” beyond what tuition covers, helping Hilltoppers make more possible through study abroad, research, professional experience, and more.
OSD identifies opportunities for students to engage in their academic field beyond the classroom and makes those accessible by helping students make important contacts, develop strong proposals, secure recommendation letters and references, revise numerous drafts of application materials, and prepare for interviews. OSD encourages reflective dialogue with and among students to deepen students’ understanding of their purpose, goals, and pathways to professional growth. Read more about OSD here: http://www.wku.edu/osd.
Primary Duties
SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP ADVISING PORTFOLIO
- Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to help students and recent alumni develop and pursue a portfolio of international scholarship opportunities, from first drafts to final submissions
- The portfolio of international scholarship opportunities will vary dependent on hired candidate’s strengths and experiences, the team’s needs, and university priorities. Possibilities may include:
- Fulbright US Student Program, the Critical Language Scholarship Program, the Boren Awards Program, and the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes
- Communicate with and encourage students throughout the recruitment, application, and selection processes for a portfolio of international scholarship opportunities
- Collect, track, and revise students’ application materials, regularly offering feedback for development
- Serve as university liaison to a portfolio of international competitive opportunities, maintaining familiarity with the purpose, features, eligibility criteria, and timelines of assigned competitions
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
- Cultivate applicants for assigned international scholarship opportunities through outreach programming in partnership with academic colleges, departments, and offices (Global Learning and International Affairs, Intercultural Student Engagement Center, Mahurin Honors College, etc.)
- Serve as a liaison to other university units, such as Student Financial Assistance, Office of Admissions, Media Relations, Alumni Association, etc.
Other Duties
- Assist with special projects as assigned by supervisory personnel
Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success
- Excellent communication skills including writing, revising, editing, and presenting
- Outstanding interpersonal skills to cultivate student trust and rapport, as well as to manage cooperative relationships with campus partners and other stakeholders
- Experience mentoring, teaching, or supporting student development among all student populations
- Curiosity with a growth mindset to build new skills and learn new fields and sectors related to office priorities
- International experience and/or research experience, inclusive of creative projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends and willingness to travel occasionally
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook) and willingness to learn WKU applications and systems
Annual Salary: $38,000 -$45,000 (prorated if hired as 11-month appointment)
For more information and to apply, please visit: Western Kentucky University Job Posting: Specialist, International Scholarships
Posted: February 24, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled; first considerations March 20.
As the de facto director and lead advisor of the Office of National Fellowships & Academic Opportunities, provide university-wide leadership in identifying, recruiting, and supporting students in their pursuit of prestigious national and international fellowships. Play a pivotal role in creating pathways that enable URI students, including Honors students and others with academic and leadership potential, to access competitive opportunities for scholarships, research funding, and graduate studies.
In collaboration with faculty, staff, and academic units across campus, build awareness about national fellowships, provide individualized mentoring for candidates, and develop robust programming to help students prepare competitive applications. Work to ensure that fellowship opportunities are accessible to all students, with a particular focus on fostering participation by underrepresented and first-generation students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the area of University-Wide Fellowship Advising and Support: Serve as the central resource for students and alumni interested in national and international fellowships (e.g., Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, Goldwater, Marshall, and others).
Provide personalized mentoring to help students articulate their academic, professional, and personal goals in alignment with fellowship opportunities.
Guide students through the application process, including crafting personal statements, project proposals, and preparing for interviews.
Develop and implement initiatives to increase the diversity of applicants for fellowships.
In the area of Pathway Creation and Institutional Collaboration: Design and implement strategic pathways to integrate fellowship preparation into students’ academic trajectories, including into Honors Program and Chinese Language Flagship Program academic trajectories.
Partner with academic advisors, faculty, and staff in all disciplines to identify prospective candidates and embed fellowship advising in their student development efforts.
Establish clear, structured resources (e.g., timelines, advising guides, workshop series) to prepare students for competitive fellowship applications from their first year through graduation.
In the area of Programming and Outreach: Plan and deliver workshops, panels, and events to introduce students and faculty to fellowship opportunities and provide application guidance.
Collaborate with campus units (e.g. Talent Development, Career Services, Undergraduate Research, Study Abroad) to promote fellowships and maximize student engagement.
Utilize university communications platforms, including email, social media, and web resources, to publicize available fellowships and celebrate recipients.
In the area of Faculty and Staff Engagement: Cultivate productive relationships with faculty to encourage student referrals and support for fellowship candidates.
Provide faculty training on nominating and mentoring students for competitive awards and writing recommendation letters.
Coordinate selection committees and mock interviews for highly competitive fellowships.
Mentor and supervise future advisor(s) assigned to the Office of National Fellowships and Academic Opportunities.
In the area of Data and Assessment: Collect, analyze, and report data on fellowship applicants, finalists, and recipients to measure success and inform program improvements.
Monitor trends in national and international fellowship competitions to align URI initiatives with best practices.
Prepare annual reports summarizing advising outcomes and institutional impact.
In the area of Enhancing URI’s Profile: Promote URI as a hub for academic excellence and achievement by celebrating student successes in fellowship competitions.
Establish professional relationships with national fellowship organizations and consortiums to strengthen URI’s network and standing.
Represent URI at professional meetings, conferences, and regional fellowship networks.
Required Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree.
2. Minimum of three years of experience in advising and/or mentoring students in competitive application processes.
3. Demonstrated experience in program development.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide detailed feedback on application materials.
7. Demonstrated organizational skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
10. Demonstrated experience working with diverse first-generation and underrepresented student populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated familiarity with national and international fellowship programs.
2. Demonstrated familiarity with higher education settings (e.g., academic advising, career services).
3. Demonstrated ability to build professional collaborations across departments and disciplines.
4. Demonstrated dedication to student success and fostering academic and leadership potential.
5. Demonstrated familiarity with designing innovative pathways for competitive fellowship participation.
6. Demonstrated familiarity with promoting equity and access in national and international competitions.
Salary Hiring Range: $75,000 – $85,000
For more information and to apply, please visit: University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Assistant Director, National Fellowships & Academic Opportunities
Posted: February 12, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Judy Genshaft Honors College (JGHC) offers a remarkable learning experience that combines the resources of a top research university with the personal attention and close-knit community most often associated with top-tier, private institutions, where high-achieving undergraduate students complete their general education requirements through a unique set of courses taken alongside the major requirements. In the JGHC, the full potential of education is realized when classroom learning is paired with experiential learning. The ability for students to participate in a diverse offering of this type of education is one of the factors that makes Honors College so special. This type of learning is embodied in the three values of JGHC: global engagement, community service, and collaborative research. The mission of the JGHC is to provide transformative educational opportunities that will prepare highly motivated, intellectually curious, service oriented, and academically accomplished students to become active and engaged thought leaders of the 21st century.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of the Office of National Scholars (ONS), the incumbent will implement, develop, and evaluate experiential learning pathways for public service and undergraduate research opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally. The incumbent will advise students and liaise with relevant USF entities and academic units. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with USF Research and Innovation’s Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI), Career Services, the USF Global and National Security Institute, the School of Public Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Student Success at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the Office of Decision Support for data gathering, reporting, and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain a database of experiential learning opportunities to assist students who aspire to live as a public servant and help them develop a strong profile for public service careers supported by national awards. Advise students in a student-facing role to guide them in application to pursue these experiences.
Collaborate with ONS advisors on developing strong ties between experiential learning and undergraduate research to competitive national awards such as the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the Phi Beta Kappa Key into Public Service
Scholarship, the Udall Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarships, and other similar prestigious public service and research-focused national awards.
Collaborate with SERI and other entities invested in Undergraduate Research on campus to develop a robust pipeline for students aspiring to participate in paid Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Develop an advising plan in collaboration with ONS advisors, including creating and maintaining a database of opportunities and conducting data-driven evaluation of these plans on delivering desired outcomes.
Pursue professional development opportunities to learn best practices for student engagement in experiential learning, including but not limited to: attending relevant workshops, trainings, and conferences of the National Society for Experiential Education
Deliver student and faculty workshops on REUs with ONS advisors and independently to raise campus awareness of related opportunities and serve on pertinent university committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, with at least one year of experience in a student affairs or student personnel position; or a Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or Sports Recreation Administration.
FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
PREFERRED:
Direct experience with national scholarships is preferred. A Master’s degree in any discipline and experience engaging with and advising high achieving students is preferred. Ease and experience with database management and related software is desired.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Familiarity or direct experience with national scholarships is preferred. Strong writing and public speaking skills are a must.
Salary: $52,000 – $54,000 annually
For more information and to apply, please visit: Careers
Posted: February 12, 2025
Deadline: Open until filled.
Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean of the College for Career Education and working closely with the Dean of Studies/Chair of the Fellowships Committee, the Director of Fellowships is a key member of the leadership team in Center for Career Education and is responsible for overseeing and expanding the college’s fellowship programs, including both nationally competitive fellowships as well as internal Vassar fellowships for graduate study, summer language study, and internships.
This role involves advising students and alums on fellowship opportunities, developing partnerships, and coordinating application processes to ensure that students and alums are well-prepared to apply for prestigious fellowships. The Director will coordinate with the Faculty Chair of the Fellowships Committee, the Dean of Studies, as well as an elected Faculty Committee on Fellowships and various ad-hoc committees to organize and oversee application, selection, and nomination processes. Within the Center for Career Education, the Director will work closely with the Associate Director of Fellowships and an Office Specialist to manage day-to-day operations related to fellowships. The Director will also engage with faculty and external partners to enhance the college’s fellowship initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized guidance to students and alums seeking fellowships and related graduate school plans, including helping them identify appropriate opportunities, develop competitive applications, and prepare for interviews.
- Oversee the administration of fellowship programs, including application processes, selection committee training and management, candidate selection procedures, and award management.
- Take a lead role in implementing the office’s new application management solution, SurveyMonkey Apply.
- Ensure that all fellowship-related activities align with the college’s mission and strategic goals.
- Oversee the administration of $2M+ in Vassar’s endowed and expendable fellowships. Work with the Office Specialist. Associate Director, and Accounting to ensure streamlined processes for fund disbursement.
- Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of fellowship opportunities among students, including creating and organizing workshops, information sessions, and promotional materials.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of fellowship programs and report on outcomes to college leadership.
- Maintain detailed records of fellowship activities, applications, and awards.
- Stay informed about national and international fellowship opportunities, trends in higher education, and best practices in fellowship advising. Maintain active membership in the National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA). Attend relevant conferences and training sessions as needed.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to mentor and motivate students.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with a range of fellowship and scholarship opportunities and a keen understanding of the competitive application process.
- Knowledge of liberal arts education and the needs of a diverse student body.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and development.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, close-knit academic community.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
- Master’s degree or PhD.
- Experience with fellowship advising or program management.
The starting annual base salary range for this position is $68,900 – $88,000.
formation and to apply, visit: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4326