• Assistant Director of Fellowships, Graduate…

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Assistant Director of Fellowships, Graduate College

    Posting Summary

    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.

     

    At least three years of experience working in higher education or with nonpro?ts.

     

    Familiarity with the culture of a research university and the breadth of university systems.

     

    Strong familiarity with graduate education and postdoctoral training.

     

    Con?dent public speaker comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $70,000-$75,000

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont

     

    Job Open Date 05/22/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    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

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    Optional Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae