"Executive Director of Fellowships"

Position Summary/Description:

The primary purpose of the Executive Director of Fellowships position is to provide leadership and coordination for graduate and professional student fellowships. Working closely with The Graduate School's Dean and the development team, this position ensures the success of new and existing fellowship programs, providing vision, strategic planning, and routine administrative oversight. Position responsibilities include:

• Provides oversight for existing fellowship programs including the Royster Society of Fellows program and the Weiss Urban Livability Fellowship program.
• Supports external fellowship activities such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) and the Graduate Funding Information Center (GFIC).
• Works closely with development staff to provide input on planning of new fellowship programs and to ensure effective stewardship and growth of existing programs.
• Collaborates with The Graduate School teams for student success and professional development to ensure optimal student experiences for fellowship recipients.
• Oversees fellowship nomination and selection processes.
• Leads development and management of student funding plan policies and procedures.
• Manages development and implementation of fellowship workshops and seminars.
• Oversees program evaluation and reporting.
• Oversees records management, providing input on technical needs such as database management and online processes.
• Works closely with the Executive Director of Communications to develop communications strategies for various stakeholder groups.
• Manages the Fellowships Program Coordinator, supporting activities related to programming and fellowship coordination.

Education and Experience:

Doctoral degree with three years of relevant experience managing graduate fellowship and award programs or similar work to support success for graduate and professional students.

Essential Skills:

Accuracy in this position is critical to the functioning of the Graduate School and close attention to detail must be present. The incumbent must have self-initiative, be able to work independently and take a highly collaborative approach as part of a team and must be able to communicate clearly and articulately.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.