Director of National Scholarships and Fellowships

The Honors College is seeking an innovative and engaging Director for the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships ( ONCS). ONCS is situated within the Honors College but serves students from across campus. The Director will help recruit and prepare students and recent alumni in applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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Lead the university's efforts to recruit and mentor students and recent alumni who apply for major national and international scholarships and fellowships; foster and enable constant contact beginning at an early stage with the kind of student who is likely to be a serious candidate for these scholarships.

Master's degree in an academic discipline by date of appointment.

Two years of experience in advising students on major scholarship applications.

Outstanding writing skills; evidence of strong skills in interpersonal communication and collaboration; familiarity with Honors Programs or Honors Colleges.

Doctorate or terminal degree in an academic discipline by date of appointment.

Four years of experience in successful advising on major scholarship applications; evidence of successful university-level teaching; evidence of successful Honors advising or teaching at the university level.

Honors Undergraduate Fellow

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Founded in 1979, the Honors College serves nearly 1,400 students from across the Ball State University campus and from all majors. The Honors College fosters a community where all curious and engaged students are invited to participate in learner-directed interdisciplinary studies that enhance critical thinking skills, encourage collaboration, and complement a student's major area of study.

Organize and oversee recruiting of scholarship applicants.

Organize and oversee early identification of scholarship applicants.

Advise students and recent alumni interested in applying for scholarships.

Mentor and/or work collaboratively with faculty and administrators who are designated as individual scholarship or fellowship advisors.

Maintain publicity on a regular basis about scholarship competitions and results and coordinate recognition of scholarship nominees and publicity about scholarship winners.

Coordinate on-campus scholarship review committees and mock interview committees.

Oversee relevant support staff (Honors Undergraduate Fellow and writing faculty).

May teach one Honors course in accordance with interests and at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.