Program Coordinator I (Fellowship Advisor)

Agency

Department

The Program Coordinator I under general supervision coordinates the planning development and implementation of assigned programs. This position supports the Universitys Title III grant initiatives by coordinating programs that advance internationalization efforts and promote nationally competitive scholarships fellowships and honors. The incumbent collaborates with campus partners to increase student engagement strengthen a culture of scholarship and expand participation in international and prestigious academic opportunities that prepare graduates for success in an increasingly interconnected global environment.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Raise awareness of fellowship scholarship study abroad and international engagement opportunities through print and digital communications social media workshops classroom presentations and virtual and in-person information sessions.
• Serve as the primary advisor for nationally competitive and international fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Maintain current knowledge of program requirements eligibility criteria policies application procedures and deadlines.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to identify and recruit high-potential students early in their academic careers for prestigious national and international awards.
• Recruit advise and mentor students pursuing fellowship scholarship and international opportunities. Guide students through all stages of the application process including proposal development essay writing interview preparation and securing letters of recommendation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty academic departments and university offices to identify support and prepare students for fellowship scholarship and international engagement opportunities.
• Serve as the institutional liaison with fellowship and scholarship sponsoring organizations and represent the university in external partnership activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Office of International Programs staff to support international academic initiatives including credit-bearing study abroad programs faculty-led international experiences international exchange programs and the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program.
• Assist with the planning implementation assessment and continuous improvement of programs and services administered by the Office of International Programs.
• Collect and maintain program data and prepare reports related to student participation outcomes and program effectiveness.
• May supervise student workers graduate assistants or other program staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree.
• Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in an applicable field.
• Three or more years of experience in International Education.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.