Specialist, STEM Scholarships and External Research

Job Description:

Established in 2008, OSD promotes scholar development by helping students in all majors and degree programs pursue opportunities that fund "academic extras" beyond what tuition covers. OSD identifies opportunities for students to engage in their academic field beyond the classroom, then helping students develop strong proposals, secure recommendation letters and references, revise numerous drafts of application materials, and prepare for interviews. OSD fosters reflective dialogue with and among students to deepen students' understanding of their purpose, goals, and pathways to professional growth.

• Recruit and advise students applying for STEM-related (NSF REU and GRFP, NIH SIP, DoD SMART, Goldwater, etc.) and other nationally competitive opportunities (Gilman Scholarship, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, etc.), supporting student applications from first drafts to final submission, helping them identify their goals and their motivations and communicate those ideas in essay format.
• Liaise with other university units, academic departments and centers in the Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and STEM faculty to publicize scholarship competitions, cultivate applicants through outreach programming, and develop pipelines to identify, recruit, and support the scholar development of high potential STEM students throughout their academic careers at WKU.
• Develop informational literature for STEM students, faculty, and staff to promote the mission of the office.
• Manage campus evaluation committees consisting of faculty and staff in Ogden College departments.
• Implement assessment processes to collect, analyze, and act on data, and maintain information systems for reporting to various audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and travel occasionally
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn web-hosted applications and systems that support the work of the office

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $38,000 - $45,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

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Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.