National Fellowships Advisor (Hybrid)

William & Mary; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary’s Advising Center seeks a Fellowship Advisor to guide undergraduates and recent alumni through national fellowship applications, from eligibility to submission, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Fellowships.

The role blends advising, recruitment, communications, and partnership-building across departments, student organizations, and alumni networks, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives strengthening the university's fellowship program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, arts & sciences, or related fields.
• Experience with fellowship or academic advising in higher education.
• Experience with program or event management.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in student-facing support roles within education.
• Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to master additional platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group advising for students exploring national fellowship opportunities.
• Advise students on opportunities that cultivate competitive candidates for national fellowships, including educational experiences, leadership development, and community/campus service.
• Guide students through the process of identifying, preparing, and submitting national fellowship applications, including eligibility, timelines, recommendation letters, and application strategy.
• Review and provide feedback on application materials, including personal statements, research proposals, and resumes.
• Support faculty committees involved in fellowship review and nomination processes.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Fellowships in creating programming that strengthens campus-wide fellowship awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Advising Center team to promote the fellowship program, including advertising opportunities, student outreach events, and maintaining a web presence.

Skills

Writing & editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Fellowship advising

Event management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education/Arts & Sciences

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design tools

Blackboard

Canvas

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

William & Mary’s Advising Center seeks a Fellowship Advisor to guide undergraduates and recent alumni through national fellowship applications, from eligibility to submission, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Fellowships.

The role blends advising, recruitment, communications, and partnership-building across departments, student organizations, and alumni networks, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives strengthening the university's fellowship program.