Awards Coordinator

The National Collegiate Honors Council, Inc.•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Awards Coordinator to manage the administration of NCHC’s annual awards and recognition programs. This part-time position supports the full awards lifecycle—from application intake to committee support, communication with nominees and recipients, and coordination of awards presentation materials. Workload varies throughout the year and increases during peak award cycles. The Part-Time Awards Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director (ED) and works collaboratively with the Awards & Grants Committee. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience in honors education, and or association experience, along with a demonstrable commitment to the mission of the National Collegiate Honors Council. ABOUT NCHC: The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) focuses on supporting honors education among colleges and universities. It serves as a professional association for honors programs and colleges and students, providing resources, support, and networking opportunities for educators involved in honors education. NCHC aims to advance honors education by fostering collaboration among honors programs, sharing best practices, and promoting excellence in teaching and learning.

Requirements

Association/Awards management experience.
Demonstrated experience in program coordination, administrative support, or project management; experience with awards or academic programs a plus.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage fluctuating workloads and meet deadlines during high-volume periods.
Proficiencywith digital collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, including e-mail and letter mail merges, cloud-based file sharing; familiarity with award management platforms is helpful).
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
(although on-the-job training is available)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Proficiencyin Reviewer
Experience in honors education

Responsibilities

Manage the full awards process, including application collection, tracking, and eligibility verification.
Maintain and update award criteria, timelines, and application materials in coordination with NCHC staff and Committee leadership.
Lead the software launch and implementation of Reviewr [https://www.reviewr.com/] as the online submission and review platform.
Serve as the primary point of contact for award applicants, lead reviewers, and recipients
Draft and distribute award-related communications, including deadline reminders, notifications, and recognition announcements.
Provideclear guidance to participants regarding application requirements and timelines.
Assist in preparing annual awards program materials for NCHC’s annual conference or other recognition events.
Coordinate with staff on award-related publications, website updates, and promotional materials.
Maintain organized andaccuraterecords of award submissions, outcomes, and historical data.
Other duties as assigned.