Job Description:

SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP ADVISING

• Recruit and advise students applying for STEM-related nationally competitive opportunities (NSF REU and GRFP, NIH SIP, DoD SMART, Goldwater, etc.)
• Recruit and advise STEM students applying for other nationally competitive opportunities (Gilman Scholarship, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, etc.)
• Support student applications from first drafts to final submissions, helping them identify their academic and career goals, as well as their motivations, and communicate those ideas in essay format.
• Collect, track, and revise students' application materials, regularly offering feedback for scholar development
• Serve as university liaison to nationally competitive opportunities in STEM, maintaining familiarity with the purpose, features, eligibility criteria, and timelines of assigned competitions

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Work with STEM faculty to establish pipelines to identify, recruit, and support the scholar development of high potential STEM students throughout their undergraduate careers
• Collaborate with STEM faculty and campus partners to plan, design, and implement recurring workshops and events to promote scholar development, recruit applicants for nationally competitive opportunities, and celebrate student success
• Implement evaluation and assessment processes to collect, analyze, and act on data
• Develop informational literature for STEM students, faculty, and staff to promote the mission of the office (campus research opportunities, summer research opportunities, scholar spotlights in STEM majors, etc.)
• Maintain information systems for various reporting audiences

CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT

• Cultivate applicants for assigned nationally competitive opportunities through outreach programming in partnership with academic colleges, departments, and offices (Intercultural Student Engagement Center, Mahurin Honors College, Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, Global Learning and International Affairs, etc.)
• Manage campus evaluation committees consisting of faculty and staff in STEM
• Serve as a liaison to other university units, such as Student Financial Assistance, Office of Admissions, Communications and Marketing, Alumni Association, etc.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with special projects, which may include supervising students, as assigned by supervisory personnel

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel occasionally
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn web-hosted applications and systems that support the work of the office

Additional Information:

Salary Range:$38,000 - $45,000
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
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Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.