Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree and a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience working with university students on academic enrichment projects (e.g. undergraduate research).
• Experience advising students on postgraduate options and opportunities, especially as they relate to education beyond the baccalaureate degree.
• Experience coordinating fellowship applications and related materials for students.
• Experience coordinating and running training, workshops, and other events.
• Demonstrated ability to write and make presentations effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be capable of working collegially with faculty, staff, and students within a university setting.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, website/listserv/social media maintenance; familiarity with student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS) and related databases.
• Equivalent combination or substitution of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Adept at learning new software and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with wide range of disciplines and high-skilled career paths.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main point of contact for students.
• Advises students on relevant prestigious postbaccalaureate fellowship opportunities; provides coaching on application processes and development.
• Coaches students on their potential interviews.
• Organizes and serves on nomination committees for prestigious awards.
• Assists in the writing of endorsement letters for fellowships, and coordinates reference letters provided by faculty mentors.
• Plans events and related activities needed to recruit applicants.
• Coordinates information sessions and workshops for scholarship applicants and potential applicants.
• Provides effective and timely administration and tracking of applications and nominations for nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and grants.
• Assists in program assessment efforts.
• Maintains communications efforts for university-wide outreach and recruitment.
• Fosters relationships with faculty and staff across the university.
• Develops and distributes promotional materials.
• Acts as a liaison and catalyst in building and maintaining productive and effective relationships with fellowship foundations and other sponsoring entities.
• Other duties as assigned.