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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Director, Office of Distinguished and Postgraduate Scholarships in Austin, Texas
Serves as the main point of contact for students. Advises students on relevant prestigious postbaccalaureate fellowship opportunities; provides coaching on application processes and development. Coaches students on their potential interviews.Organizes and serves on nomination committees for prestigious awards. Assists in the writing of endorsement letters for fellowships, and coordinates reference letters provided by faculty mentors.Plans events and related activities needed to recruit applicants. Coordinates information sessions and workshops for scholarship applicants and potential applicants. Provides effective and timely administration and tracking of applications and nominations for nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and grants. Assists in program assessment efforts.Maintains communications efforts for university-wide outreach and recruitment. Fosters relationships with faculty and staff across the university. Develops and distributes promotional materials.Acts as a liaison and catalyst in building and maintaining productive and effective relationships with fellowship foundations and other sponsoring entities.Other duties as assigned.