Scholarship Programs Lead - Fulbright & MMUF (Hybrid)

Goduke; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking an Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive Scholarships to advise applicants pursuing prestigious national and international opportunities and to manage complex endorsement and interview processes.

The role oversees Duke's Fulbright U.S. Student Program, MMUF coordination, outreach, and program administration, building relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of related experience in advising, program administration, or higher education.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience planning and administering programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.
• Manage campus application, evaluation, endorsement, and interview processes.
• Recruit, advise, and support undergraduate, graduate students, and alumni throughout the cycle.
• Coordinate faculty and staff interview committees and oversee committee operations.
• Draft, review, and sign institutional evaluations and endorsements.
• Train and supervise graduate student assistants and monitor program metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duke University is seeking an Assistant Director of Nationally Competitive Scholarships to advise applicants pursuing prestigious national and international opportunities and to manage complex endorsement and interview processes.

The role oversees Duke's Fulbright U.S. Student Program, MMUF coordination, outreach, and program administration, building relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and external partners.