Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships supports advising, programming, and administration in the area of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. Programming duties will include planning within the unit for the year, maintaining regular communication with students applying for undergraduate research and fellowships programs, and coordinating activities with the Center for Student Advising, the Center for Career Education, the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement, and academic departments regarding deadlines and programmatic events. Administrative duties will include creating and maintaining databases of undergraduate research and fellowship opportunities, creating and maintaining student profiles, and coordinating the disbursement of related stipends, prizes, awards and fellowships. Advising duties include serving in a support role for Scholars programs and serving as a resource for students interested in research and fellowships. The incumbent will support the efforts of the unit and of the Office of Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent required.
Minimum of two years of related experience is required.
Experience working with college students in one or more of the following areas is required: academic advising; study abroad advising; and/or supportive academic programs.
Good written and oral communication skills, organizational leadership skills, and interpersonal skills necessary.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and social media is required.
Ability to work with databases required.
**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.**
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
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