Associate Director, Academic Assistance

Associate Director, Academic Assistance

Associate Director, Academic Assistance Georgia State University Honors College Strategic Leadership, Program Direction, and Institutional Representation
• Provides strategic vision, planning, and oversight for all university national scholarship and fellowship initiatives, aligning with GSU's strategic goals and the Honors College mission.
• Expands and diversifies the portfolio of nationally and internationally competitive awards available to GSU students.
• Serves as the final authority on award eligibility, institutional endorsements, and nomination strategies for prestigious scholarships and fellowships.
• Represents GSU nationally through the National Association of Fellowships Advisors, Council of Undergraduate Research, consular offices, and award sponsor meetings.
• Chairs/co-chairs institutional endorsement committees for major awards such as Fulbright, Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and Marshall. Supervision and Staff Development
• Directly supervises the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources (working title: Coordinator of Undergraduate Scholarships and Fellowships), providing strategic direction, annual goals, operational oversight, and final program approval.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaches for professional growth, and ensures alignment of coordinator's work with institutional objectives.
• Oversees and approves event schedules, outreach plans, and recruitment strategies developed by the coordinator.
• Holds final approval authority for Undergraduate Assistantship Program (UAP) placements, processes, and evaluation criteria. Student Recruitment, Advising, and Mentoring
• Leads university-wide recruitment of high-achieving students for competitive national and international awards.
• Provides one-on-one mentoring to over 100 students annually through all stages of the application and selection process.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and advisors across colleges to identify strong candidates and connect them with research and leadership opportunities.
• Designs and implements targeted programming to prepare students for awards with research, leadership, or service prerequisites. Program Evaluation, Data Management, and Reporting
• Designs and manage comprehensive program assessment tools using Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, and other platforms.
• Collects and analyzes applicant, awardee, and budget data to measure impact, identify trends, and inform program improvements.
• Prepares and delivers annual institutional reports summarizing participation rates, award outcomes, diversity metrics, and strategic recommendations.
• Manages $60,000+ in scholarship and fellowship budgets, ensuring compliance and optimal allocation of resources. Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations
• Develops content to publicize scholarship and fellowship opportunities, including profiles, newsletters, social media campaigns, and iCollege announcements.
• Writes institutional endorsement letters for competitive awards and ensures consistent messaging in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
• Publicly promotes student success stories, enhancing GSU's reputation among prospective students, alumni, and external partners. External & Campus Partnerships
• Builds and maintains partnerships with domestic and international organizations, foundations, and consulates to expand award pipelines.
• Coordinates with internal offices such as Study Abroad, Research, Career Services, and academic units to align scholarship/fellowship promotion with broader student success initiatives.
• Participates in university-wide events (e.g., International Education Week, Study Abroad Fair) and represents GSU at regional and national conferences. Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.

Minimum Hiring

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and required experience

Honors College Department:
Honors College

Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m.

-5:15 p.m. Salary: $73,400 - $91,700 FLSA Status:
Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)