Program Coordinator for Fellowship Advising
Colgate University

Job Category:

Casual Wage

Program Coordinator for Fellowship Advising

Part Time

Dean of the Faculty

Fellowships and Scholarships

$20/hr

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Join us in creating a support system for students pursuing nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and grants!
In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth administration and tracking of nominations and applications. Your efforts will help foster student growth throughout the grant and fellowship process.You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with faculty and administrators, guiding them in identifying qualified candidates and advising students on crafting recommendation letters. Additionally, you'll explore and promote new fellowship opportunities, raising awareness of these valuable resources and celebrating inspiring student success stories across our community.Your outreach and promotion initiatives will ensure that all students are informed about fellowship opportunities, making these pathways accessible to everyone. You'll also engage with sponsoring entities to create productive partnerships.As part of your responsibilities, you'll plan and execute exciting events and functions, and keep our program communications fresh and engaging through website maintenance, newsletters, posters, invitations, social media, and more.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team
• Experience in organizing and managing multiple projects and tasks at once
• A focus on service, including a positive attitude, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
• Interest in learning new skills and taking on new tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with office tools like Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Calendar) and/or Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Skill in interacting respectfully with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, or a combination of education and experience (4 years) from which comparable skills are attained.

2024CW036Posting

Yes

This is a temporary position with an anticipated schedule of 5 hours per week, from November 2024 to May 2025.

10/22/2024

Yes

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

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