Graduate Assistant - Fellowships Coordinator, Honors College

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fellowships Coordinator supports the Office of Undergraduate (& Graduate) Fellowships (OUF), housed within the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Reno. The role is intended for a graduate student interested in mentorship, writing instruction, project coordination, and higher education leadership. The coordinator advises fellowship applicants, coordinates programming, and supports OUF’s daily administrative operations. OUF helps undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni, identify and apply for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships aligned with their academic goals and career aspirations, supporting them throughout the application process.

The position divides time approximately equally between student advising and writing support (50%) and program coordination and administration (50%). The balance may fluctuate during the academic year based on fellowship deadlines, office priorities, and the distribution of work among OUF staff.

This is a 12-month graduate assistantship, with an initial appointment prorated from the start date through June 30, 2027. Renewal may be possible beginning July 1, 2027, subject to funding, satisfactory performance, and continued eligibility. The preferred start date is as soon as the position is filled, ideally no later than January 1, 2027. The position is expected to work 20 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Specific days and times will be coordinated with the director. Flexibility may be required during special events or peak application cycles.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• To be eligible for the assistantship, must be admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing.
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must remain continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate-level credits (600–700) throughout the assistantship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong writing and editing skills, including experience giving writing feedback.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to follow through on assigned projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort with collaborative work, workshop facilitation, and peer review.
• Proficiency with tools such as Box, Outlook, Planner, and Microsoft Teams.
• Anticipated continued enrollment in a UNR graduate program beyond the initial 2026–2027 appointment.
• Training or strong skills in writing, rhetoric, administration, or advising are especially useful for guiding applicants across disciplines.
• Availability that aligns with the director’s schedule.

Responsibilities

• Help students identify fellowship opportunities aligned with their academic, professional, and personal goals.
• Guide students through brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, and revising, and provide feedback on application coherence.
• Help students navigate application requirements, timelines, and letters of recommendation.
• Collaborate with OUF staff to plan, organize, and implement workshops, information sessions, and events such as Phi Kappa Phi honor society initiation.
• Coordinate annual nomination and review committees, including distributing materials and scheduling review sessions.
• Liaise with university partners, faculty, and student audiences; support email communications, outreach, and event-promotion content.
• Track advising sessions, workshop participation, and application progress; contribute to monthly and annual reporting, program assessment, and strategic planning.
• Coordinate assigned office programs and processes, including Honors Travel Awards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed