Job: University of Vermont Scholarships Officer
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Another job opportunity passed along by JET alum, Carleen Ben:
The job is posted on the UVM website at the following address–online applications only!!
https://www.uvmjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1242851889250
Student Services Professional
-Advise students and coordinate logistical aspects of the application process for nationally competitive fellowships (such as Fulbright, Udall, Truman, and Rhodes).
-Research, organize, and disseminate information and assist in workshops and symposia regarding fellowship programs.
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Typical Functions
- Serve as first point of contact for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships and assess necessary response; meet with students on a regular basis to direct them to appropriate fellowships.
- Maintain database of students and track awards; organize, maintain, disseminate programmatic materials, handbooks and fellowships website; receive, track and manage student applications.
- Maintain and update information on fellowships processes including requirements, timelines, core values and best practices at peer institutions and at National Association of Fellowship Advisors conference and email list.
- Support administrative processes for the Fellowships Committee; advertise and conduct outreach for fellowships events. Assist in identifying probable candidates; advise students on all aspects of the application. Conduct workshops and mock interviews.
- Develop communications about fellowship programs for students and University community; maintain social networking site devoted to fellowships; visit departments and other campus groups to inform about fellowships and related issues.
- Assist with development and support of proposed course and symposia on fellowships and graduate school.
- Follow up with candidates and fellowship winners before and after graduation for networking and assessment.
- Minimum Qualifications or equivalent combination of education & experience Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years of appropriate experience. Effective interpersonal, problem solving, communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion required. For more information regarding the University of Vermont’s diversity initiatives, please visit the President’s web site at: http://www.uvm.edu/president
- Experience in advising, counseling, and writing very desirable.
- Pay Band: 29,260 – 55,595 [Note: the salary will likely be right around $35,000]
- (Salaries are set within the band based on each candidate’s education and experience, job responsibilities internal equity, and/or available department funding.)
We’ll be accepting applications for another couple of weeks. We hope to have someone hired and working by July 1. Please apply if you’re interested, and also feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who might be interested (and qualified).
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