Honors Coordinator

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Scotland seeks a part-time Coordinator of the Honors Program to support the work of the Honors Program Director. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments, maintenance of databases, and effective communication with students and alumni. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in marketing and event planning. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. This position contributes to a diverse and inclusive campus culture.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats are required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of the NSU Honors Program.
• Gather, compare, and summarize data from various sources.
• Help develop communications for prospective and current Honors students.

Skills

Working with multiple departments across campus

Creating and maintaining databases in Excel

Marketing and event planning

Communicating using business English

Handling purchasing paperwork and travel documents

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Northern State University Honors Program seeks applicants for a part‑time Coordinator of the Honors Program.

DUTIES

This individual works closely with the Director of the NSU Honors Program to advance the work of the program. The NSU Honors Program is a network of academically motivated students who are inspired to use their gifts and talents to better themselves and enrich the Northern community.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working with multiple departments across campus, including Admissions and Alumni Association


• Establishing and maintaining communication and filing systems


• Creating and maintaining databases in Excel


• Gathering and presenting information


• Maintaining confidentiality of student records


• Handling purchasing paperwork and travel documents


• Working with computer programs, especially Microsoft Office


• Marketing and event planning


• Communicating using business English with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation


• Communicating ethically, both orally and in writing

Abilities

• Prioritize responsibilities and self‑start on projects


• Gather, compare, and summarize data from a variety of sources


• Create systems of communication and help develop communications for Honors constituencies, including prospective Honors students, current Honors students, and Honors alumni


• Provide positive feedback to Honors students and effectively aid them in problem solving


• Write, edit, and distribute a semi‑annual Honors newsletter


• Check formatting on Honors theses


• Help Honors students and director take ideas and turn them into viable programs


• Guide and track assessment of Honors student progress and maintain database of Honors alumni


• Collaborate with Honors students, including Honors Resident Assistant, Honors Club officers, and Honors Mentors to help develop and achieve program and club goals


• Assist with major Honors Programs, including the NSU Common Read

Qualifications

Will report directly to the Director of Honors Program. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and worldview. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.