Scholar Development Coordinator - 530866
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 200023 - The Office of Undergraduate Edu
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Scholar Development Coordinator assists with student mentorship, scholar development programming, campus engagement, and advising initiatives within the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships (OESF). Develops and implements scholar development initiatives that prepare students for competitive opportunities throughout their undergraduate careers. Collaborates with faculty and staff to identify, mentor, and develop students with academic, leadership, research, service, and professional potential while expanding awareness of nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, graduate education, prestigious internships, and other high-impact opportunities across the University.
Additional Department Summary: Coordinates workshops, mentoring initiatives, outreach efforts, and partnerships with academic colleges, faculty, advisors, and campus organizations to cultivate broad participation, strengthen the University's scholar pipeline, and expand equitable access to transformative educational opportunities. Provides individualized mentoring and developmental advising, creates educational programming, tracks student engagement and outcomes, and contributes to the strategic growth of OESF and its university-wide mission.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR master's degree and some experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of undergraduate student development, high-impact educational practices, nationally competitive scholarships, fellowships, graduate education, undergraduate research, and related opportunities. Ability to develop educational programming that supports student growth, leadership, and academic success. Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and external partners. Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide outstanding student service. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative, and professional work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and two (2) years of relevant professional experience in higher education involving student development, advising, honors education, nationally prestigious scholarships and fellowships, undergraduate education and/or teaching, academic affairs, experiential learning, or a closely related area; OR bachelor's degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of these areas. Experience advising, mentoring, or supporting college students. Experience with nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, honors education, scholar development, undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, or student success initiatives, mentoring students for graduate school, internships, research opportunities, or competitive academic programs.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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