Associate Director, Academic Assistance

About the role

• Associate Director, Academic Assistance
• Georgia State University
• Honors College

Strategic Leadership, Program Direction, and Institutional Representation:

• Provides strategic vision, planning, and oversight for all university national scholarship and fellowship initiatives, aligning with GSU’s strategic goals and the Honors College mission.
• Expands and diversifies the portfolio of nationally and internationally competitive awards available to GSU students.
• Serves as the final authority on award eligibility, institutional endorsements, and nomination strategies for prestigious scholarships and fellowships.
• Represents GSU nationally through the National Association of Fellowships Advisors, Council of Undergraduate Research, consular offices, and award sponsor meetings.
• Chairs/co-chairs institutional endorsement committees for major awards such as Fulbright, Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and Marshall.

Supervision and Staff Development

• Directly supervises the Coordinator of Scholarship Resources (working title: Coordinator of Undergraduate Scholarships and Fellowships), providing strategic direction, annual goals, operational oversight, and final program approval.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaches for professional growth, and ensures alignment of coordinator’s work with institutional objectives.
• Oversees and approves event schedules, outreach plans, and recruitment strategies developed by the coordinator.
• Holds final approval authority for Undergraduate Assistantship Program (UAP) placements, processes, and evaluation criteria.

Student Recruitment, Advising, and Mentoring

• Leads university-wide recruitment of high-achieving students for competitive national and international awards.
• Provides one-on-one mentoring to over 100 students annually through all stages of the application and selection process.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and advisors across colleges to identify strong candidates and connect them with research and leadership opportunities.
• Designs and implements targeted programming to prepare students for awards with research, leadership, or service prerequisites.

Program Evaluation, Data Management, and Reporting

• Designs and manage comprehensive program assessment tools using Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, and other platforms.
• Collects and analyzes applicant, awardee, and budget data to measure impact, identify trends, and inform program improvements.
• Prepares and delivers annual institutional reports summarizing participation rates, award outcomes, diversity metrics, and strategic recommendations.
• Manages $60,000+ in scholarship and fellowship budgets, ensuring compliance and optimal allocation of resources.

Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations

• Develops content to publicize scholarship and fellowship opportunities, including profiles, newsletters, social media campaigns, and iCollege announcements.
• Writes institutional endorsement letters for competitive awards and ensures consistent messaging in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
• Publicly promotes student success stories, enhancing GSU’s reputation among prospective students, alumni, and external partners.

External & Campus Partnerships

• Builds and maintains partnerships with domestic and international organizations, foundations, and consulates to expand award pipelines.
• Coordinates with internal offices such as Study Abroad, Research, Career Services, and academic units to align scholarship/fellowship promotion with broader student success initiatives.
• Participates in university-wide events (e.g., International Education Week, Study Abroad Fair) and represents GSU at regional and national conferences.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of superviosry/management experience; or a combination of education and required experience

• College/Business Unit: Honors College
• Department: Honors College
• Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Salary

• $73,400 - $91,700
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
• Job Posting: 11/05/26, 7:01:33 AM
• Closing Date: 11/19/26, 8:59:00 PM

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

#LI-KH1

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Georgia State University Values

Community

Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Integrity

Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents

USG Core Value Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.