Fellowships and Scholarships Coordinator

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Position #: A00513

Department: University College

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 11/1/24

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.
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Position Summary:

The Fellowships and Scholarships Coordinator will play a pivotal role in
advancing the strategic initiative of enhancing and promoting
recruitment, retention, and research through the development of The
Office of Student Research and Scholarship. The Fellowships and
Scholarships Coordinators primary responsibility will be to provide
mentorship and connect students with research opportunities that foster
meaningful and intentional experiences through high impact practices,
creative learning, and scholarship. The Coordinator is 100% full-time
for 12 months. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities:

– Serve as the primary contact and student success specialist for
undergraduate students interested in research and scholarship,
including oversight of nationally competitive fellowships processes.
– Provide mentorship and cultivate student development within research
and creative activities
– Advertise fellowship opportunities to target populations.
– Conduct information sessions and workshops.
– Assist with consultations on applications for distinguished
scholarships and fellowships such as the, Goldwater, Truman, Gilman,
Fulbright, etc.
– Provide guidance in the drafting of candidate materials (e.g.,
personal and project statement)
– Review candidate materials and provide detailed feedback, and offer
ongoing support to students in their effort to see application
through to submission
– Orient and train faculty and staff evaluators
– Manage campus interview and nomination processes for select
fellowships and prepare background material and reports for faculty
advisory committees
– Communicate with college liaisons and remain current on existing
fellowship & scholarship opportunities by attending and presenting
at foundation workshops, trainings, and professional conferences,
and identify new opportunities for A-STATE students.
– Leverage data analytics to track and evaluate student progress,
engagement, and satisfaction with The Office of Student Research and
Scholarship with a focus on best practices to improve the student
experience continuously.
– Maintain detailed record of student meetings, fellowship activities,
applications, and awards.
– Assist with the writing of stories, press releases, newsletter, etc.
to promote student successes.
– Participate in Student Success events and activities, including but
not limited to presenting at New Student Orientation, Honors
orientation, etc.
– Other duties as needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong problem-solving capabilities with exceptional organizational and
project management skills
Excellent mentorship and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
communicate effectively across life experiences.
Exceptional written communication skills
Demonstr

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