University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (Multiple Positions)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$59K/yr - $74K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking two experienced Assistant Directors for the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships. The roles involve managing day-to-day operations, supporting students and alumni in their pursuit of scholarships, and enhancing communication with key stakeholders across the university.
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Responsibilities
Direct student advising and feedback for nationally competitive scholarship processes, focusing on awards requiring institutional endorsement and helping with other awards when available
Recruit and develop outreach to students, faculty, staff, and campus units concerning information about nationally competitive scholarships and their application processes
Collaborate with key campus stakeholders, such as the Provost’s Office, to extend marketing reach beyond the Honors College
Develop and host information sessions and workshops on nationally competitive scholarship processes
Create and maintain databases of prospective and current applicants plus awardees
Administer application processes for 10+ awards requiring institutional endorsement, using their respective portals
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications colleagues on creating timely press releases
Update ONCS website content and materials on a regular basis
Complete annual program report/assessment
Review internal scholarships
Collaborate with other team members
Develop and assist with events/programming
Serve on internal committees/conduct internal assessments and review
Campus liaison: Phi Beta Kappa
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Knowledge of scholarship processes
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work as a part of a collaborative team
Preferred
Five years of higher education experience
Background in STEM disciplines
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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