Assistant Director, Nationally Competitive Scholarships

About the role

The Office of University Scholars and Fellows (OUSF) at Duke University is seeking an Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive Scholarships to support academically engaged and intellectually curious students and alumni in pursuing prestigious national and international scholarship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise applicants pursuing prominent national and international scholarship opportunities
• Manage complex application and endorsement processes
• Foster student success through advising, mentorship, program administration, and strategic outreach
• Administer Duke's Fulbright U.S. Student Program
• Cookbook the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program
• Serve as a key coordinator for additional nationally competitive scholarship opportunities

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program
• Two years of related experience in advising, program administration, project management, student development, higher education, or a related area
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience planning and administering programs, projects, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience advising students on nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, or academic opportunities
• Experience as an applicant or recipient of a nationally competitive scholarship or fellowship
• Experience managing application, selection, endorsement, and/or review processes
• Experience developing outreach, recruitment, and promotional initiatives
• Knowledge of higher education student support programs and academic enrichment opportunities

Other Requirements

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support events, workshops, interviews, and conferences, as well as to meet deadlines
• Occasional travel required for professional development, program administration, and scholarship-related conferences
• Ability to serve as a supervisor and chaperone for student travel and conference participation

Benefits

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in accordance with Duke University policies.

Be Bold

The Office of University Scholars and Fellows (OUSF) serves as the primary advisor and campus administrator for Duke's Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The position also coordinates the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program and supports additional nationally competitive scholarship opportunities.

Choose Duke

OUSF empowers students to achieve ambitious educational and professional goals while advancing Duke's commitment to excellence and discovery. Join a collaborative community dedicated to student excellence, innovation, and academic achievement.

Job Code

00002775

Job Level

11

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,899.00 to USD $77,510.00.