Scholar Development Coordinator - 531133

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Scholar Development Coordinator to support student mentorship, develop scholar development programs, engage campus partners, and advance advising initiatives within the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships. You will collaborate with faculty to identify and prepare students for nationally competitive opportunities throughout their undergraduate careers.

You will coordinate workshops, mentoring efforts, and partnerships to expand access to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of student advising or related experience, or a Master's degree with some advising experience.
• Knowledge of undergraduate student development and high-impact educational practices.
• Ability to develop educational programming and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student mentorship and scholar development programming.
• Coordinate campus engagement and advising initiatives within OESF.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and mentor students for scholarships and internships.
• Track student engagement and outcomes to support program growth.

Skills

Student advising

Program development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:

200023 - The Office of Undergraduate Edu

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:

The Scholar Development Coordinator assists with student mentorship, scholar development programming, campus engagement, and advising initiatives within the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships (OESF). Develops and implements scholar development initiatives that prepare students for competitive opportunities throughout their undergraduate careers. Collaborates with faculty and staff to identify, mentor, and develop students with academic, leadership, research, service, and professional potential while expanding awareness of nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, graduate education, prestigious internships, and other high-impact opportunities across the University.

Additional Department Summary:

Coordinates workshops, mentoring initiatives, outreach efforts, and partnerships with academic colleges, faculty, advisors, and campus organizations to cultivate broad participation, strengthen the University's scholar pipeline, and expand equitable access to transformative educational opportunities. Provides individualized mentoring and developmental advising, creates educational programming, tracks student engagement and outcomes, and contributes to the strategic growth of OESF and its university-wide mission.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of student advising, development, and/or success experience; OR master's degree and some student advising, development, and/or success experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of undergraduate student development, high-impact educational practices, nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, graduate education, undergraduate research, and related opportunities. Ability to develop educational programming that supports student growth, leadership, and academic success. Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and external partners. Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide outstanding student service. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative, and professional work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree and two (2) years of relevant professional experience in higher education involving student development, advising, honors education, nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships, undergraduate education and/or teaching, academic affairs, experiential learning, or a closely related area. Experience advising, mentoring, or supporting college students. Experience with nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, honors education, scholar development, undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, or student success initiatives, mentoring students for graduate school, internships, research opportunities, or competitive academic programs.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.