What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Scholarships and Prestigious Fellowships (NSPF) Advisor position at Brigham Young University?
Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Job Description
National Scholarships and Prestigious Fellowships (NSPF) Advisor (part-time)
This is an exciting and flexible position where you will work directly with students to make a big impact on both their futures and the reputation of BYU. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the NSPF coordinator in promoting prestigious scholarships and providing extensive scholarship application feedback.
Position Description
Our NSPF office is under the direction of the dean of BYU Undergraduate Education. We focus on a small number of prestigious scholarships for junior and senior undergraduates to attend elite graduate schools. Ideally, we begin working with students in their first or second year of university to prepare them to apply for these scholarships. Note, that this is a part-time position that works 10 to 15 hours per week.
What You'll Do In This Position
You will be officed in the Harold B. Lee Library and help the NSPF coordinator promote prestigious scholarships (Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, etc.) on campus and serve as a campus contact for these scholarships. You will also work with student employees and meet with students, often one-on-one, as they prepare scholarship applications. In your work with students, you will provide extensive, in-depth feedback on their written application drafts. Also, you will correspond regularly with students, faculty, and national scholarship offices.
Education/Experience
What Qualifies You For This Role:
Minimum education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Graduate degree
Required
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Typical Starting Pay: $20.25-$26.50
Required Documents
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Job Description
National Scholarships and Prestigious Fellowships (NSPF) Advisor (part-time)
This is an exciting and flexible position where you will work directly with students to make a big impact on both their futures and the reputation of BYU. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the NSPF coordinator in promoting prestigious scholarships and providing extensive scholarship application feedback.
Position Description
Our NSPF office is under the direction of the dean of BYU Undergraduate Education. We focus on a small number of prestigious scholarships for junior and senior undergraduates to attend elite graduate schools. Ideally, we begin working with students in their first or second year of university to prepare them to apply for these scholarships. Note, that this is a part-time position that works 10 to 15 hours per week.
What You'll Do In This Position
You will be officed in the Harold B. Lee Library and help the NSPF coordinator promote prestigious scholarships (Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, etc.) on campus and serve as a campus contact for these scholarships. You will also work with student employees and meet with students, often one-on-one, as they prepare scholarship applications. In your work with students, you will provide extensive, in-depth feedback on their written application drafts. Also, you will correspond regularly with students, faculty, and national scholarship offices.
Education/Experience
What Qualifies You For This Role:
Minimum education/experience required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Graduate degree
Required
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and priorities
- Experience working with students
- Excellent communication skills
- Competence with Microsoft Office Suite
- History of academic achievement
- Familiarity with higher education administration
- Advisement credentials and/or experience
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Typical Starting Pay: $20.25-$26.50
Required Documents
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
Salary : $20 - $27