"Assistant Director of Fellowships, Graduate College"

Posting Summary

The Graduate College at the University of Vermont invites applications for the newly created position of Assistant Director of Fellowships. This role will help foster a culture where pre- and postdoctoral scholars regularly develop successful proposals for national and international funding opportunities.

The Assistant Director of Fellowships in the Graduate College supports significant and sustained growth in external fellowship and grant pursuit by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the University of Vermont. This role develops and leads strategy and programming to support pre- and postdoctoral fellowship pursuit and offers individual advising to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Assistant Director will: identify external funding opportunities and communicate them to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars; collaboratively develop and lead fellowship and grant-writing support programming; serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders in support of enhanced grant and fellowship pursuit; offer 1:1 coaching to pre- and postdoctoral scholars; and support data collection and assessment of fellowship and grant seeking.

About UVM and the Graduate College

Join a thriving graduate school where student-centered and outcomes-focused graduate education and research are a public good. Founded in 1791, UVM is an R1 research university guided by Our Common Ground values that prioritizes transdisciplinary research and collaboration as a strategy for continued strengthening of scientific inquiry and education. The Graduate College serves 2,000 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with resources to support their research, professional and career development, and wellness. Through their scholarship and professional and civic engagement, our students and postdocs prepare to lead change for a healthier, more just, and regenerative world.

About Burlington, VT

The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, and enjoys a spectacular setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Our city perennially appears on national rankings that laud its livability, access to nature and outdoor recreation (including the best boating and skiing in the northeast), thriving food and music scene, rising identity as a technology and innovation hub, and its status as a top college town. Our international airport is just 10 minutes from campus, and the metropolitan centers of Montreal and Boston are easily reachable by car or bus.

Applicants should apply online via this link: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/80488. For questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Christopher Pallas, at christopher.pallas@uvm.edu.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree and two to five years of relevant work experience. Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and written communication and editorial skills. Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program initiatives. Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide range of groups, including students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the grant application process and effective grant writing techniques. Familiarity with the range of competitive fellowship opportunities for both pre- and postdoctoral scholars. Sound judgement and ability to anticipate potential problems. Ability to track and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• At least three years of experience working in higher education or with nonprofits.
• Familiarity with the culture of a research university and the breadth of university systems.
• Strong familiarity with graduate education and postdoctoral training.
• Confident public speaker comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences.

Anticipated Pay Range

$70,000-$75,000

Other Information

Special Conditions
Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA
Exempt

Union Position
Yes, UVMSU

Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
12/13/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Department
Graduate College/58200

For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83511