Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive and Experiential Learning Scholarships

Position Title Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive and Experiential Learning Scholarships Position Number 091861 Department University College - 202000 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishments and strong writing skills.
• At least two years of prior professional experience advising and/or teaching students, particularly in essay writing.
  • Or: At least two years of relevant professional experience in an academic setting: examples include: teaching, fellowship advising, academic advising, advising, and mentoring students in a scholarly program (honors, trio, writing center, service learning, undergraduate research).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and understand complex processes and systems.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of constituents from diverse backgrounds and academic areas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to diversity and maintaining an inclusive institutional environment.

License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Experiential Learning Scholars ( ELS )
The primary purpose of this area of the position is to implement programming for extramural scholarships by providing structure and sustainability to the program. This position works in concert with named scholarships to identify, recruit and help retain scholars and work with the points of contact of the scholarship programs. This position will also develop programming to help ensure future scholars become successful individuals who will represent and remain connected and involved with the named scholarship program.

In coordination with the faculty director, this position will maintain a program that includes; mentorship, internships, classes, speakers, travel, leadership opportunities, service opportunities. Specifically guide the ELF advising, application, and awarding process. Maintain the ELS website and assist in publicizing and celebrating student achievements. Work closely with University Advancement to share student progress and steward donors to the program.

Nationally Competitive Scholarships ( NCS )
The primary purpose of this area of the position is to work closely with students, faculty, colleges, and offices to lead a campus-wide effort to support Appalachian State University students and recent alumni in their pursuit of distinguished external scholarships and fellowships, including but not limited to Fulbright, Boren, Gilman, Critical Language Scholarships, Truman, Marshall, and Mitchell Awards.

This involves administering a portfolio of national fellowships: implementing recruitment strategies to reach student populations, intensive advising, application feedback, and administering internal endorsement, nomination, or evaluation procedures. This position will substantially contribute to the strategic direction of this office, through ongoing and annual assessment activities and the development of subsequent initiatives, planning documents, and strategic partnerships.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

Advising and Outreach:

• Develop and promote a culture of early identification of potential applicants.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni through intensive 1 on 1 advising, guidance on drafting application materials, detailed feedback on writing, and ongoing support to ensure students see their applications through to completion.
• Hold information sessions, workshops, and receptions on scholarship opportunities.
• Develop outreach materials.
• Monitor regulations governing scholarship and fellowship programs, including deadlines and application materials.
• Implement best practices in advising for students pursuing awards.
• Serve on national review selection panels for Gilman and Critical Language Scholarships.

Application process coordination and oversight

• Manage institutional selection processes and establish new awards.
• Convene faculty committees to review nominations for institutionally endorsed awards and provide feedback to applicants.
• Implement student conduct review protocol for all applications requiring institutional endorsement.
• Draft or write nomination/endorsement letters.
• Run mock interviews for fellowship interviews.

Campus Partnerships

• Work with campus partners to enhance the publicity of fellowship and scholarship opportunities, including drafting messaging and communications within and outside the campus community.
• Expand faculty engagement in the scholarship and fellowship processes.
• Participate in campus committees, student programs, and orientations, class visits, and related events (Open House, New Faculty Orientation, Global Symposium Planning Committee) to promote programs and services.
• In partnership with OIED and the Office of Research, contribute to the Fulbright Week planning committee and provide programming/student advising during the event.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with units across campus.
• Facilitate NCS Advisory Board meetings throughout the year.

Administrative/Assessment/Tracking

• Gather and review quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness and strategize for future programming.
• Maintain a dynamic campus communications protocol, including effective communication of selection results to the University community.
• Manage the NCS student database, track advising notes, student award interest, referrals, and other information.
• Manage website, advising schedules, outreach materials, and event logistics.
• Maintain institutional records of applicants and their successes.
• Follow longitudinal progress of fellowship recipients in reaching their educational and career goals.

University College is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse University community that is inclusive of all individuals and groups. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing diversity and dedication to recruiting and serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive, and understanding ways. Suggested Salary Range $49,000 - $53,000 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter and Resume.

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.




Director of Human Resources/ EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
bachmeiermd@appstate.edu



Director of Title IX Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
lamoureauxjt@appstate.edu



ADA /504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
maxeymr@appstate.edu

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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