Assistant Director of External Fellowships
The Assistant Director provides support for programs and initiatives developed and delivered by the Graduate College Fellowship Office under the direction of the Director of External Fellowships.
External grants and fellowships provide essential support and resources to enable graduate students to further their academic pursuits. These awards recognize scholarly excellence and bring national distinction to our graduate students and the University. The Assistant Director, in consultation with Graduate College and campus colleagues, will contribute to the Graduate College efforts to increase the number of grant and fellowship awards received by graduate students and the Graduate College.
Responsibilities:
Provide support and guidance to assist Illinois graduate students in securing external funding.
- Develop and offer workshops for students and faculty
- Develop and maintain online resources
- Gather data and establish priorities
- Collaborate in the development of publications
- Advise students in the development of applications
Participate in Graduate College efforts to secure funding for graduate student support
- Identifying potential sponsors
- Grant-writing
- Travel as needed to establish direct contact and build relationships with foundations and agencies in order to promote funding for graduate education.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred
- Relevant experience in a higher education environment (teaching, advising, program administration, academic grant writing)
- Demonstrated experience with individuals and in groups with graduate students (workshop presentations, advising) is preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively synthesize and present complex information is required.
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects is required.
- Ability to interact professionally and work collaboratively with diverse groups of faculty, administrators, students and external constituents is required.
Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPOINTMENT STATUS: This is a 12-month, 100% academic professional position with applicable University benefits.
STARTING DATE: For full consideration, completed applications must be received by August 19, 2011. Starting date is as soon as possible after closing date.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of application and vitae/resume, along with the names and contact information of three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Lynn Schaefer at axlschae@illinois.edu or by phone at 217/244-5948. You may also visit grad.illinois.edu for more information.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.