Director, Prestigious Fellowships and Awards at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

  • Company: University of Nevada, Reno
  • Location: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
  • Job type: full time
  • Workplace: onsite
  • Posted: 2026-10-29

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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Director, Prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the Honors College. This position provides strategic leadership for a university-wide program that recruits, advises, and supports undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni, in pursuing nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. The position is housed in the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Reno, and will expand this foundation into a comprehensive, high-impact program serving students across all disciplines. Recent student successes, which include Truman, Gilman, Fulbright, Udall, Goldwater, and NSF GRFP awards, demonstrate the exceptional potential of Nevada students and the need for sustained institutional investment to scale these outcomes. This is a full-time administrative faculty position that reports to the Associate Dean of the Honors College and serves as a member of the Honors College’s leadership team. Key Duties : Provide vision, leadership, and long-term strategy for a centralized fellowships office. Design and expand scalable advising, programming, and curricular initiatives. Build a campus-wide culture of fellowships awareness and preparation. Align fellowships initiatives with institutional priorities and student success goals. Lead the expansion of the office from its current structure to a fully staffed unit. Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies for diverse applicant pipelines. Advise students and alumni through all stages of the fellowship process. Oversee and administer the University’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter, including membership recruitment and induction Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and four years of professional work experience; OR a Master’s Degree and two years of professional work experience Related Experience: Experience advising nationally and internationally competitive fellowship applicants. Teaching, mentoring, and/or advising undergraduate and/or graduate students Managing complex programs or organizations with multiple stakeholders Program assessment, strategic planning, and data-informed decision-making Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty - C To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at the University of Nevada, Reno Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the Unive

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