Associate Director of Graduate Fellowships and Awards - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

About the position The Associate Director of Graduate Fellowships and Awards is responsible for the overall development and expansion of sponsored research awards, fellowships, private grants, and awards to graduate students across various programs, including Biomedical Sciences at the GUMC. This position plays a crucial role in securing external financial support to enhance the academic and research endeavors of Georgetown's graduate student community. By increasing the number and monetary value of external awards, the Associate Director contributes to the university's strategic goal of supporting scholarly excellence and fostering national recognition. This position is also tasked with managing a faculty research review committee, facilitating the review process for internal grants and awards such as research travel grants and the Healy Fellowships, and promoting funding opportunities for graduate students through workshops, informational sessions, and newsletters. Responsibilities • Develop strategies to expand grant and fellowship opportunities and funding. , • Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance funding opportunities and support student applications. , • Cultivate relationships with funding agencies and private donors. , • Monitor external funding trends and recommend strategies to increase competitiveness. , • Manage the 'Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards' website, newsletter, and maintain an awards database. , • Create and lead funding and grant-writing workshops and provide one-on-one advising to students. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of grant or contract experience required. , • Master's degree or 5+ years in fellowship advising or sponsored research experience preferred; CRA certification desirable. , • Strong writing, communication, and editing skills; experience with designing or leading workshops preferred. , • Service-oriented attitude, especially with respect to student. , • Ability to manage multiple projects within a given timeframe. , • Excellent attention to details. Nice-to-haves Benefits • Medical insurance , • Dental insurance , • Vision insurance , • Disability insurance , • Life insurance , • Retirement savings , • Tuition assistance , • Work-life balance benefits , • Employee discounts , • Voluntary insurance options