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Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive and Experiential Learning Scholarships
$49k-93k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Appalachian State University is Hiring an Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive and Experiential Learning Scholarships Near Boone, NC
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
Position Number
091861
Department
University College - 202000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Evidence of scholarly accomplishments and strong writing skills
- Relevant experience in an academic setting: examples could include: teaching, fellowship advising, academic advising, student advising, and mentoring students in a scholarly program (honors, writing center, service learning, undergraduate research).
- High level of organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of constituents from diverse backgrounds and academic areas
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- A demonstrated understanding of diversity and responsibility to maintain an inclusive institutional environment as it relates to the position and the success of the students we serve
License/Certification Required
None
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience advising students on national fellowships and awards
- Postgraduate experience working, studying, teaching, or conducting research abroad through a nationally competitive award. Can be substituted for one year of professional experience
- Expertise in program development for high-achieving students
- Experience maintaining records and performing assessments
- Prior experience serving on national selection committees for awards such as Gilman, CLS, Fulbright, Boren
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Nationally Competitive Scholarships Director to lead a campus-wide effort to support Appalachian State University students and recent alumni in their pursuit of distinguished external scholarships and fellowships.
Application process coordination and oversight:
This involves administering a portfolio of national fellowships: implementing recruitment strategies to reach student populations, intensive advising, application feedback, and administering internal endorsement, nomination, or evaluation procedures. This position will substantially contribute to the strategic direction of this office, through ongoing and annual assessment activities and the development of subsequent initiatives, planning documents, and strategic partnerships.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Develop and promote a culture of early identification of potential applicants
- Ability to mentor and educate in small groups and one-on-one settings with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni
- Hold information sessions, workshops, and receptions on scholarship opportunities
- Develop outreach materials
- Monitor regulations governing scholarship and fellowship programs, including deadlines and application materials
- Implement best practices in advising for students pursuing awards
- Serve on national review selection panels for Gilman and Critical Language Scholarships
Application process coordination and oversight:
- Manage institutional selection processes and establish processes for new awards
- Convene faculty committees to review nominations for institutionally endorsed awards and provide feedback to applicants
- Implement student conduct review protocol for all applications requiring institutional endorsement
- Draft or write nomination/endorsement letters
- Organize mock interviews for fellowship interviews
University Partnerships:
- Work with university partners to enhance the publicity of fellowship and scholarship opportunities, including drafting messaging and communications
- Expand faculty engagement in the scholarship and fellowship processes
- Participate in campus committees, student programs, and orientations, class visits, and related events (Open House, New Faculty Orientation, Global Symposium Planning Committee) to promote programs and services
- In partnership with the Office of International Programs and other university stakeholders, contribute to the Fulbright Week planning committee and provide programming/student advising during the event
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units across campus
- Work with the Director to facilitate NCS Advisory Board meetings throughout the year
Administrative/Assessment/Tracking:
- Gather and review quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness and strategize for future programming
- Maintain a dynamic campus communications protocol, including effective communication of selection results to the University community
- Manage the NCS student database, track advising notes, student award interest, referrals, and other information
- Manage website, advising schedules, outreach materials, and event logistics
- Maintain institutional records of applicants and their successes
- Follow longitudinal progress of fellowship recipients in reaching their educational and career goals
University College is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse University community that is inclusive of all individuals and groups. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing diversity and dedication to recruiting and serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive, and understanding ways.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Mon - Fri, 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Number of Hours Per Week
40 hrs
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$49,000 - $53,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of higher education office work. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/07/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
05/07/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name
Scott Collier
Search Chair Email
colliersr@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/45906
Posting Number
201501428P
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$49k-93k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/07/2024
WEBSITE
pm.appstate.edu
HEADQUARTERS
Boone, NC
SIZE
<25
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