Dean of Studies
Part Time-Benefit Eligible | Grade E3-Commensurate with Experience | ||
Summary
The Director of Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships/Scholarships, in consultation with faculty and administrators, will identify, recruit, and mentor students who seek national awards, scholarships and fellowships, promote programs associated with these awards, and disseminate information to students, faculty and administrators. Specific responsibilities include: assessing the needs of the program, providing an annual assessment report, developing and implementing strategies for identifying promising candidates, working with candidates over the course of their studies, working with Faculty and various administrators in support of the program, coordinating support for applications from faculty, administrators, students, and alumni, organizing workshops for students, recruiting speakers and facilitators, contacting promising and diverse students, meeting with students regularly to prepare them as applicants, chairing a fellowship committee to evaluate and interview applicants, and coordinating final application packages. Additional responsibilities include: acting as a liaison to national foundations, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with other directors of scholarship programs, attending national scholarship conferences, and obtaining and maintaining memberships in national organizations (e.g., the National Association of Fellowship Advisers).
Qualifications
The position requires a Master's degree, experience working with college students, preferably in academic advising, and excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Application
Please apply in person, via fax, U.S. Mail or email:
Human Resources
Req. # 7026
Union College
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
Telephone: (518) 388-6108
Fax: (518) 388-6529
E-mail: hr@union.edu
Please submit all electronic application materials as a single pdf or doc file.
Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity.
Union College’s strategic plan highlights the role of diversity in providing an effective education for the 21st century at the heart of our mission and vision for the College. Diversifying the student body, the faculty, the administration, the staff and the curriculum requires a commitment to honor our mission and advance our goals. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, ability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and national origin.
