NY Staffing
Assistant Director of Fellowships, Graduate College
NY Staffing, Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05401
Assistant Director Of Fellowships, Graduate College
The Assistant Director of Fellowships in the Graduate College supports significant and sustained growth in external fellowship and grant pursuit by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the University of Vermont. This role develops and leads strategy and programming to support pre- and postdoctoral fellowship pursuit and offers individual advising to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Assistant Director will: identify external funding opportunities and communicate them to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars; collaboratively develop and lead fellowship and grant-writing support programming; serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders in support of enhanced grant and fellowship pursuit; offer 1:1 coaching to pre- and postdoctoral scholars; support data collection and assessment of fellowship and grant seeking. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Bachelor's degree and two to five years of relevant work experience. Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and written communication and editorial skills. Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program initiatives. Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide range of groups, including students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the grant application process and effective grant writing techniques. Familiarity with the range of competitive fellowship opportunities for both pre- and postdoctoral scholars. Sound judgement and ability to anticipate potential problems. Ability to track and manage multiple projects with attention to detail. Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in a STEM discipline. At least three years of experience working in higher education or with nonprofits. Familiarity with the culture of a research university and the breadth of university systems. Strong familiarity with graduate education and postdoctoral training. Confident public speaker comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences. Anticipated Pay Range: $70,000-$75,000 Other Information: Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes. Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date: 05/22/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.): Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement: The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information: Position Title: Constituent Relations Profesnl Posting Number: S5618PO Department: Graduate College/58200 Position Number: 00027542 Employee FTE: 1.0 Employee Term: 12 Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae
The Assistant Director of Fellowships in the Graduate College supports significant and sustained growth in external fellowship and grant pursuit by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across the University of Vermont. This role develops and leads strategy and programming to support pre- and postdoctoral fellowship pursuit and offers individual advising to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Assistant Director will: identify external funding opportunities and communicate them to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars; collaboratively develop and lead fellowship and grant-writing support programming; serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders in support of enhanced grant and fellowship pursuit; offer 1:1 coaching to pre- and postdoctoral scholars; support data collection and assessment of fellowship and grant seeking. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience): Bachelor's degree and two to five years of relevant work experience. Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and written communication and editorial skills. Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program initiatives. Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide range of groups, including students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Knowledge of the grant application process and effective grant writing techniques. Familiarity with the range of competitive fellowship opportunities for both pre- and postdoctoral scholars. Sound judgement and ability to anticipate potential problems. Ability to track and manage multiple projects with attention to detail. Desirable Qualifications: Advanced degree in a STEM discipline. At least three years of experience working in higher education or with nonprofits. Familiarity with the culture of a research university and the breadth of university systems. Strong familiarity with graduate education and postdoctoral training. Confident public speaker comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences. Anticipated Pay Range: $70,000-$75,000 Other Information: Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes. Job Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date: 05/22/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.): Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement: The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information: Position Title: Constituent Relations Profesnl Posting Number: S5618PO Department: Graduate College/58200 Position Number: 00027542 Employee FTE: 1.0 Employee Term: 12 Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae