University of Puget Sound Hiring for Fellowship Advisor at Fellowships Full Time

Job Title: Fellowship Advisor
Location: Fellowships
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 7241
Staff Posting Details Appointment: regular, full-time, (1.0) FTE. Position Summary:

Within the Office of Academic Advising and Fellowships, the Fellowships Advisor oversees all aspects of application processes for nationally competitive student fellowships and scholarships.

The Fellowships Advisor assists student and alumni applicants, and their faculty mentors, for national fellowships and scholarships such as Rhodes, Marshall, Gates Cambridge, Luce, Watson, Fulbright, Gilman, Mitchell, Soros, Jack Kent Cooke, Udall, Goldwater, and others.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Identify and mentor students (for both undergraduate and graduate opportunities) with potential to compete for distinguished fellowships.Advise students interested in awards, from initial inquiry throughout the application process, including courses/activities that will enhance their competitiveness, application preparation, proposal writing, obtaining letters of recommendation, and development of interviewing skills.Support students and applicants through an inclusive framework that validates their identities in a culturally competent manner.Investigate, and if appropriate, cross-train with Academic Advising and Fellowships colleagues to create mutual understanding of areas of responsibilityWrite nomination evaluations as needed.Monitor the guidelines governing scholarship and fellowship programs, including deadlines and application materials.Works with faculty, Admission, and university communications to raise awareness of opportunities and publicize student achievements, encourage mentoring of research and creative activity, and provide guidance for writing letters of recommendation.Hold informational meetings and run student workshops on national fellowships and scholarships; develop and distribute campus-wide announcements concerning the availability of national fellowships and scholarships.Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of national fellowships and scholarships and their requirements, policies, procedures, and application processes; establishes campus deadlines and manages the application process for programs requiring institutional nomination.Act as the institutional representative to foundations and agencies sponsoring awards.Convene faculty committees, including the Graduate Fellowships Committee, to select students for university nomination.Review institutional letters of nomination and recommendation.Perform other duties as requested.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Budget ResponsibilitiesManage the Fellowship budget in collaboration with the Director of Academic Advising and Fellowship Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferredExcellent interpersonal skills with experience and demonstrated commitment to working with students and faculty in an academic environmentExcellent writing, oral, and presentation skillsAbility to work independently, to coordinate and organize diverse activities, and to work effectively with faculty, students, and staffTwo years’ full-time work experience in higher education, but an equivalent combination of education and experience will be consideredFamiliarity with graduate and undergraduate fellowship opportunities and application processes preferredExperience working with undergraduate students in a four-year liberal arts institution preferredAbility to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Compensation and Benefits: The range for this position is $25.00 – $30.00 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

Medical, dental, and visionLife insurance and long-term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement plan options and 403(b) contributionsPaid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidaysEducation benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their familiesAccess to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note: -Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits after 6 months of continuous employment.This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound’s exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/2023%20Benefits%20for%20Exempt%20Staff%20Members.docx.pdf

For more information on Puget Sound’s non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-02/2023%20Benefits%20for%20Non-Exempt%20Staff.docx.pdf

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/human-resourcesApplication Deadline: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than July 5 to ensure full consideration. To apply, please submit the required documents via the online job portal.Required Documents:

ResumeLetter of Interest

Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversityThe University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.