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Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Prestigious Awards Advisor serves as the first point of contact for identifying and recruiting undergraduate and graduate students to apply for nationally and internationally competitive fellowships and scholarships such as the Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman, Marshall, and Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This position supports students throughout the application process for awards that contribute to the academic prestige of the university. Responsibilities include one-on-one and group advising, teaching workshops for prospective applicants, improving outreach to academic departments and colleges to identify top talent, and coordinating campus-wide selection and endorsement processes.

Under the supervision of the Lecturer and Director of Scholar Development (current title: Director of the McNair Scholars Program), the advisor will guide students in understanding scholarship criteria and engage them in academic development activities that support success in their chosen disciplines. The advisor serves as a mentor throughout the application process, helping students refine their goals and narratives to align with award expectations.

The advisor must have strong skills in teaching students to write and communicate effectively for scholarly and professional audiences, including providing thoughtful written and verbal feedback on application materials. A broad understanding of the university’s academic disciplines is essential, as the advisor will organize faculty screening committees based on students’ academic interests, curate appropriate interview questions, and draft institutional endorsement letters for the Provost or President’s office, as required by specific awards.

This position is housed in UF Student Success, a unit within the Office of the Provost that collaborates with the campus community to enhance undergraduate learning and achievement. Staff in UF Student Success support institutional initiatives by serving on committees, advising students, and teaching interdisciplinary courses and programs. Their work fosters strong connections among administration, faculty, staff, and students, promotes academic persistence and excellence, and advances the university’s mission and core values in support of undergraduate education.

The advisor will also assist the Associate Provost and Senior Associate In for UF Student Success in supporting university-wide academic advising and student success initiatives. These may include Preview advising and presentations, academic coaching, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants should be detail-oriented and demonstrate the following qualities: a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; prior experience in advising or mentoring roles; and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

$60,000 - $70,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience. 

Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience teaching, advising, or mentoring students in a higher education setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to provide constructive academic feedback. Experience planning and delivering educational programs or workshops. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university leadership. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge of national and international prestigious awards. Experience advising or mentoring students applying for competitive scholarships, fellowships, or graduate programs. Experience coordinating selection committees, faculty review panels, or mock interviews. Familiarity with assessment, program evaluation, or data tracking in an academic setting.

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter, CV and a list of professional references. 

Final candidate will be required to provide three (3) letters of recommendation and an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.