Assistant Director, Office Of Distinguished And Postgraduate Scholarships

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
$82,000 + depending on qualifications py
On-site
Strategic advising and coordination
Student support and coaching
Faculty and foundation engagement
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director helps to provide leadership and effective department administration via strategic advising, coordination, and outreach

Job Summary

  • Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director helps to provide leadership and effective department administration via strategic advising, coordination, and outreach.
  • This role integrates student support, faculty and foundation engagement, and program administration to strengthen applicant preparation, institutional nominations, and award outcomes.
  • Plans events and related activities needed to recruit applicants and coordinates information sessions and workshops for scholarship applicants and potential applicants.

Matching Summary

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director helps to provide leadership and effective department administration via strategic advising, coordination, and outreach.

Salary

$82,000+ depending on qualifications

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic advising and coordination
  • Student support and coaching
  • Faculty and foundation engagement
  • Program administration and tracking
  • University-wide outreach and recruitment

Nice-to-have

  • Building productive relationships
  • Working collegially with diverse groups
  • Taking initiative and working independently

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree
  • Three years of related experience
  • Experience advising students on postgraduate options
  • Experience coordinating fellowship applications
  • Experience coordinating and running training/workshops
  • Demonstrated ability to write and present effectively
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • Familiarity with SIS/LMS/databases

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US

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