Graduate Assistant - Fellowships Coordinator, Honors College at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

Job description

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 Fellowships Coordinator supports the Office of Undergraduate (& Graduate) Fellowships (OUF), housed within the Honors College at the University of Nevada, Reno. This position is ideal for a graduate student interested in mentorship, writing instruction, project coordination, and higher education leadership. The Fellowships Coordinator plays a significant role in advising fellowship applicants, coordinating programming, and supporting the daily administrative operations of OUF. The Office of Undergraduate (& Graduate) Fellowships helps students identify and apply for nationally and internationally competitive scholarships and fellowships that align with their academic goals and career aspirations. The office supports students in all steps of the application process. Learn more about our mission and programming at https://www.unr.edu/undergraduate-fellowships. Responsibilities The Fellowships Coordinator divides their time approximately equally between student advising and writing support (50%) and program coordination and administration (50%). The balance of responsibilities may fluctuate throughout the academic year based on fellowship deadlines, office priorities, and the distribution of responsibilities among OUF staff. Student Advising and Writing Support (50%) Fellowship Advising: Help students identify fellowship opportunities that align with their academic, professional, and personal goals Writing Support: Guide students in brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, and revising; provide feedback on application coherence Application Support : Help students navigate application requirements, timelines, and letters of recommendation Program Coordination and Administration (50%) Workshop & Event Coordination : Collaborate with OUF staff to plan, organize, and implement workshops and information sessions, as well as events such as the Phi Kappa Phi honor society initiation Review Committee Coordination : Coordinate annual nomination and review committees (e.g., Marshall, Fulbright, Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman, Honors Global Travel, Udall, etc.); collaborate with OUF staff to distribute materials and schedule review sessions Outreach & Communication : Collaborate with OUF staff to liaise with university partners, faculty, and student audiences; support email communication, outreach efforts, and content for event promotions Data Collection & Reporting : Track advising sessions, workshop participation, and application progress; contribute to the office's monthly and annual reporting, program assessment, and strategic planning efforts Program Administration: Coordinate assigned office programs and processes, including the Honors Travel Awards Other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Nevada, Reno; To be eligible for an assistantship, student must be: Admitted to a degree-granting program and be in good academic standing Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 Be continuously enrolled in at least 6 graduate level credits (600-700) throughout the duration of the assistantship Preferred Qualifications Strong writing and editing skills, including experience giving writing feedback; Excellent organizational and time management abilities Ability to follow through on assigned projects Strong interpersonal communication skills Comfort with collaborative work, workshop facilitation, and peer review Proficiency with tools such as Box, Outlook, Planner, and Microsoft Teams Anticipated continued enrollment in a UNR graduate program beyond the initial 2026-2027 a