National Fellowship Coordinator

Posting Number

STA
00649PO26

Student Enrichment

Student Experience

Student Experience Coordinator

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P2 - Professional

National Fellowship Coordinator

Columbia

Richland

South Carolina Honors College

HNRS Fellowships and Scholar Programs

G08

MRE - $49,700 $ 60,882 $ 72,065

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Columbia, SC

Full Time

37.5

• Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm with one hour for lunch, hours per week is 37.5
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

12 months

Student Services

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

The National Fellowships Coordinator is a professional position in National Fellowships and Scholar Programs (NFSP), a unit in the South Carolina Honors College (SCHC). Staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high ability students. The coordinator will perform a variety of duties in support of the recruitment and advisement of student considering and applying for national fellowships and scholarships with a focus on STEM majors and competitions.

The coordinator will facilitate the recruitment and promotion efforts, conduct workshops, provide individual advising and assist in program development and administration. As a staff member in a multi-function unit, the position may include additional responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of USC’s academically talented students and to support the academic mission of the University.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Prior advising with post-secondary high ability students.
• Working knowledge of national fellowship competitions.
• Familiarity with STEM disciplines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, exercise good judgment and discretion, and be able to work courteously with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, research skills, presentation skills, good problem solving skills, and the ability to use the internet and social media.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to…