Coordinator & Advisor

Job Description

The Office of Merit Scholarships Fellowships & Awards has an outstanding opportunity for a Coordinator & Advisor to join their team.

We have a second Coordinator & Advisor position open right now! Please search the UW job site for REQ-. If you are interested in both positions you will need to apply to both postings.

About this Opportunity

The Office of Merit Scholarships Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA) Coordinator & Advisoradvances theworkof oursmall butdedicatedscholarship advising team throughcoordinating andmanagingcommunication and outreach efforts supporting administrative elements ofscholarship application and selectionprocessesas well asengaging in scholarship advising with undergraduate students.

The OMSFA Coordinator & Advisor will also take an active role in supporting the Mary Gates Endowment for Students (MGE) scholarship programs advisingapplicants offering application support and feedback sessions toassiststudents in developing competitive applications managing websites and other communication toolsto connect with undergraduate students faculty and staff acrosscampus; and helping to plan and facilitate MGE events and scholar engagement activities. This position will also take an active role in supporting the Martin Family Foundation scholarships processes will serve as the primary advising contact for undergraduate students applying for UW nomination to the Udall Scholarship and will support other national international and internal UW scholarship application and nomination processes.

Work is largely conducted in-person with limited remote work availability.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinationand Management (60%)

• Under the direction of leadership coordinate and facilitate OMSFA programming workshop and events.
• SupportMGE Udall Martin Family Foundation and other national international and other internal UWscholarship applicationand nomination processes for undergraduate students and alumni including advertisingsolicitingand coordinating faculty staff and alumnireview committee and interview serve on review/interview committees forscholarships.
• Engage in outreach on behalf of OMSFA create OMSFA outreach materials represent OMSFA at campus events.
• Provide critical insight into strategies for intentionally incorporating DEI values into OMSFA programming and processes.
• Assistin the maintenance of scholarship databases and regular website updates collectionmanagementand evaluationto inform our work.
• Assistwith office administration including scheduling meetings tracking calendars planning eventsetc.

Advising (40%)

• Serve as a primary advisor for students seeking general scholarship information through one-on-one appointments and group sessions/events.
• Facilitate workshops information sessions and other events to assist undergraduate students in developing skills and tools relevant to undergraduate scholarships and fellowships.
• Serve as the primary scholarship advisor and contact for the Udall Scholarship conducting outreach hostingeventsand one-on-oneadvising to supportstudents in applying and coordinating with the Udall Foundation.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

• Bachelors degree in any academic field.
• Two years of experience in student support servicesadvisingor program support.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation and public speaking experience.
• Strong problem-solving management and organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy working with students andpossessstrong interpersonal skills including an ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
• Team-oriented collaborative approach and a desire to interact with colleagues across departmental units.
• Well-organized efficient works well under deadlines and is attentive to details.
• Proficient with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint social media datamanagementand withwebsite content management systems ( orProcessWire).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in program coordination or management.
• Experience in undergraduate research leadership international education other forms of experientiallearningor a related field.

Working Conditions

• This position is located in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity an office suite that includes other programs that engage undergraduates in learning experiences outside the classroom. Work is largely conducted in-person with limited remote work availability.

Additional Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.

Please address the following in your cover letter:

• Your letter should share your experiences previous work and qualifications that exemplify your ability to contribute to OMSFAs work and vision. Please address your commitment to engaging with undergraduate students and promoting experiential learning opportunities.

About the Team

Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes advances and stewardsa world-classundergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Stafffacultyand students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.

Within UAA theOffice of Merit Scholarships Fellowships & Awards(OMSFA) housed in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (EXPD)assistsUniversity of Washington undergraduates in developing the skills and personal insights necessary to pursue scholarshipsappropriate totheir goals. Our office:

• Provides information and resources to increase student awareness of the scholarship search and application process via workshops events online resources and individual advising.
• Mentorsstudents through an intense process by offering resources advising and individual feedback whichresultin competitive applications for localnationaland international scholarships.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff toidentifyand support potential student scholars.

Examples of scholarship programs OMSFA manages or works closely with include the Fulbright US Student Program Gilman Scholarships Goldwater Scholarships Rhodes Scholarships Truman ScholarshipsUWsMary Gates Endowment for Students Martin Family Foundation Scholarships and Bonderman Travel Fellowships.

OMSFA values an inclusive scholarship community fostered through information sharing transparent processes and diverse participation. We are committed to providing students faculty and staff with the tools and resources needed to support individual students incraftingtheir strongest scholarship applications. We welcome and honor diverse experiences and perspectives strive to create accessible and respectful application and selection processes and are committed to promoting access and opportunity for all.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.