Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
GW Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) enriches the academic
experience of scholars and students and sparks innovation at GW. Our people,
programs, partnerships, and services enable research and teaching through
access to the latest scholarship as well as rich archival resources; tailored
support for researchers at all levels; guidance for faculty who want to
explore new teaching methods and technologies in the classroom; and robust
support for online education. Through innovative partnerships, dynamic
workshops, and team-based approaches to project management and problem
solving, GWLAI fosters collaboration and provides leadership across the
university to support the shared mission of generating, making accessible, and
preserving new knowledge.
The Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research (CUFR) is an integral
part of GWLAI, providing GW undergraduates and alumni with information,
guidance, and support as they learn about and apply for research opportunities
and national fellowship competitions. This position is both student and
faculty facing.
Reporting to an Associate Dean, the Director of the Center for Undergraduate
Fellowships and Research will:
Provide leadership for and coordinate the application process for
nationally competitive fellowship (Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes, etc.)
for GW's undergraduate students (and qualified alumni); provide
strategic planning to increase the number of future fellowships; and
develop and oversee methods to ensure inclusion of students in all
programs that are part of the fellowship efforts;
Manage special internal award programs such as the Shapiro Scholarship,
Knapp Fellowship, Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellowship, GW
Undergraduate Research Award, etc.
Implement procedures for identifying and nurturing students so they can be
competitive in fellowship competitions; educate faculty regarding student
fellowship opportunities to assist them in making appropriate referrals
and providing mentoring to fellowship candidates; appoint and provide
guidance and support to chairs of internal faculty selection committees
for major fellowship competitions; and formulate policies related to
fellowships;
Provide on-site and remote consultations for students preparing
applications for a variety of fellowships; and prepare students for key,
prestigious national fellowship competitions;
Recruit and work with faculty members to become mentors and partners in
undergraduate research endeavors. Work with deans and chairs to enlist
their help in actively encouraging faculty to work with undergraduates in
their research endeavors;
Promote, provide leadership for, and coordinate undergraduate research
opportunities for students in all five undergraduate schools, including
the option for students to receive a transcript notation for undergraduate
research experiences;
Maintain statistics and data on GW's applicants and successes in
fellowship and research opportunities; design and implement strategies for
publicizing fellowship and research opportunities;
Supervise the activities of staff and student employees in the Center for
Undergraduate Fellowships and Research to enhance the effectiveness of
fellowship and undergraduate research efforts; monitor and maintain an
operational budget;
Collaborate with colleagues at LAI and across the university in outreach,
communications, workshops, committee service, and events (e.g. GW
Research Showcase);
Maintain a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, privacy, and
accessibility through outreach efforts that will engage underrepresented
student groups interested in research and fellowship opportunities;
Participate in professional organizations and keep current with standards,
trends, data, and technologies in undergraduate research and fellowship
support;
Contribute to the broader professional community by sharing knowledge in
scholarly/professional venues and through service to the University and
the profession.
The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from
assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of
specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a
Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant
professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the
position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent
combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree, or equivalent combination of degree and experience (by
the time of appointment). Four years of professional experience that
includes fellowship coordination, instruction, advising, or student
services at the college or university level is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing complex projects and
activities that involve interacting with various stakeholders.
Strong planning, organizational, and communications skills, including
familiarity with technologies for remote, hybrid, and in-person
instruction and consultations and social media best practices.
Typical Hiring Range $76,075.37 - $104,562.23 How is pay for new employees
determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: University Libraries
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Program Administration
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening,
Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace,
and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S011632
Job Open Date: 11/04/2022
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be
required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any
other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
If you are a current staff or research employee at The George Washington University, have you successfully completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? The Introductory Employment Period (IEP) at George Washington University for non-faculty benefitted staff and research positions lasts for 180 days from the hire date into the position. Employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.
Yes, I have successfully completed my IEP
No, I have not completed my IEP
Not Applicable
What is your salary range expectation?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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