Assistant Director for Prestigious Awards and Fellowships

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University seeks applications for an Assistant Director (AD) for Prestigious Awards and Fellowships. Reporting to the Director for Prestigious Awards and Fellowships, the candidate will be expected to manage multiple national and international awards from recruitment through submission, including several awards that will help build a strong pipeline of students to the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships. The Assistant Director will oversee relationship building, handle large-scale communications efforts (newsletters, storytelling, etc.), and contribute to a high-functioning office that supports a significant number of students seeking awards and fellowships annually. 

The AD serves as the campus lead in Prescott, AZ for all activities (advising, programming, and mentoring) with the aim of furthering the office’s mission of empowering applicants and creating an award and fellowships culture at the Prescott Campus. The AD will conduct, recruit, advise and mentor prospective applicants for competitive national and international fellowships programs and graduate fellowships. The AD will provide important support and structures during the application process. The AD will utilize their creativity and pedagogical skills to develop programming and application resources to support fellowships. The AD works closely with the Director for Prestigious and Fellowships on all aspects of the Department’s operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of awards from recruitment through submission.
• Identify key characteristics of successful applicants for each award.
• Establish relationships with faculty and student groups from which to recruit.
• Meet regularly with applicants to foster competitive application development.
• Work alongside the Director to co-develop a strategy to recruit and maintain a robust fellowship and awards portfolio.
• Lead or co-lead review panels to make decisions regarding student nominations for endorsed awards.
• Provide insightful, objective feedback regarding student progress to facilitate important decisions regarding the advancement of candidates for top awards.
• Maintain a database of student applicants and track award submission and outcomes.
• Maintain student and alumni profiles and experiences to create a network for fellowship applicant support and document student successes.
• Collaborate with other College offices in planning engagement in academic events.
• Manage data collection to report on Prescott office efforts and outcomes and assist with the department’s end-of-semester/term and annual reports.
• Assist with writing nomination letters for endorsed awards and fellowships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree 
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Minimum of two years of experience working with college-level students
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and workshops to students, faculty, and staff
• Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task to meet competing deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Canvas learning management system
• Experience with nationally competitive scholarship and fellowship advising.