Associate Director, Academic Scholarships & Fellowships

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks an Associate Director, Academic Assistance for the Honors College. The role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of national scholarship and fellowship initiatives in alignment with the college’s mission and university goals.

The position involves expanding the portfolio of competitive awards, leading endorsement processes, and representing GSU at national conferences and sponsor meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of supervisory/management experience.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and provide strategic direction.
• Experience coordinating scholarships and fellowships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, planning, and oversight for national scholarship initiatives at Georgia State University.
• Expand and diversify scholarships and fellowships portfolio for students.
• Serve as final authority on award eligibility, endorsements, and nomination strategies.
• Represent GSU nationally through professional associations and sponsor meetings.
• Chair institutional endorsement committees for major awards (e.g., Fulbright, Goldwater, Rhodes).
• Direct supervision of the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources and oversight of coordinator activities.
• Lead university-wide recruitment of high-achieving students for national/international awards.
• Mentor students through the application process for awards and opportunities.
• Design and manage program assessment tools and analyze data to measure impact.
• Communicate scholarship opportunities and coordinate with Communications for messaging.
• Develop external partnerships to expand award pipelines and align with student success initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Staff development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks an Associate Director, Academic Assistance for the Honors College. The role provides strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of national scholarship and fellowship initiatives in alignment with the college’s mission and university goals.

The position involves expanding the portfolio of competitive awards, leading endorsement processes, and representing GSU at national conferences and sponsor meetings.