Kathwari Graduate Studies Fellowship Program University Assistant

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University’s Office of Graduate, International and Career Studies is accepting applications for a part-time University Assistant to assist with the Kathwari Graduate Studies Fellowship Program. This is a part-time position – 14 hours per week. Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community. The University Assistant will play a pivotal role in administering the Kathwari Graduate Fellowship Program at WCSU. This established fund aims to support graduate students through fellowship opportunities, with a focus on Kathwari Honors graduates and other WCSU undergraduates pursuing graduate studies. This position is temporary, funded until June 30, 2027, through the Kathwari Graduate Fellowship Program.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Cover letter, which includes the contact information for (3) current professional references
Resume

Nice To Haves

graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Make undergraduate WCSU students and Kathwari Honors students aware of the opportunities offered by the Kathwari Graduate Fellowship Program and accelerated study opportunities.
Solicit and coordinate review of applications from undergraduate students at WCSU, orienting them to the Fellowship Program while they are still undergraduates.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Kathwari Graduate Fellowship Program under the guidance of the Director of the Office Graduate Studies and in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Organize events, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the academic and professional development of fellowship recipients.
Serve as the primary point of contact for fellowship recipients, providing guidance and support throughout their tenure in the program.
Coordinate with WCSU graduate programs and faculty to ensure smooth integration of fellowship recipients into their respective academic departments.
Facilitate communication between fellowship recipients and relevant university stakeholders to promote the program and its impact.