External Scholarships/Fellowships Dir

Job Title
External Scholarships/Fellowships Dir


Requisition Number
RE51045


Working Title
Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards


Department Name
8Z411:CHELLGREN CENTER


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

6 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting / pushing / pulling / carrying of objects up to 10 lbs.; sitting for extended periods to time; occasional walking to campus office locations.



Shift

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; and some occasional evening or weekend hours may be required as needed.



Job Summary

Position will direct and manage efforts to identify potential UK candidates (undergraduate, graduate, and alumni) for prestigious national and international scholarships and awards, and supervise a full-time Assistant Director position. Responsibilities include promotion and raising awareness of nationally competitive awards across campus through information sessions, events, print and web materials, social media, and presentations to classes and student groups; establishing ongoing collaborations with pertinent individuals (e.g., associate deans in colleges) and units (Gaines Center, Honors Program, Office of Undergraduate Research, etc.) to identify candidates; and establishing and managing faculty committees to interview and select viable candidates for specific awards (e.g., Rhodes, Marshall, and Truman Scholarships).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

MS degree is required, while a PhD is preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/25/2025


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