Associate Director, Academic Assistance

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking an Associate Director, Academic Assistance for the Honors College in Atlanta. You will provide strategic leadership for national scholarship programs, supervise a key coordinator, and drive targeted recruitment and mentoring of high-achieving students.

You will design program evaluations, manage budgets, craft communications, and foster domestic and international partnerships to expand award opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic vision, planning, and oversight for national scholarship and fellowship initiatives.
• Directly supervises the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources with annual goals and program approvals.
• Leads university-wide recruitment of high-achieving students for competitive awards and mentors 100+ students annually.
• Designs and administers program evaluation tools and analyzes applicant, awardee, and budget data.
• Develops content to publicize scholarship opportunities and ensures consistent messaging with communications leadership.
• Builds and maintains domestic and international partnerships to expand award pipelines and align with student success initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Associate Director, Academic Assistance (26001467)

Job Description

Associate Director, Academic Assistance - 26001467

Description

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 the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

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

College/Business Unit

Honors College

Location

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)

Closing Date

Closing Date : 11/20/26, 4:59:00 AM

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

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