Director of the Foundation Fellowship

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The Jere W. Morehead Honors College at the University of Georgia serves more than 2,800 undergraduates each year. Through small classes, internship programs, travel-study funding, research opportunities, faculty connections, scholarship support, early registration, and alumni networks, the Morehead Honors College opens doors to the best the university has to offer. Along with providing opportunities to Honors students, the Morehead Honors College also serves all UGA students through two key offices housed within the College: the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, supporting faculty-mentored research across all disciplines; and the Major Scholarships Office, connecting students to external scholarships. Founded in 1960, Honors at UGA has a long tradition of excellence and service to outstanding students. In 2024, the Morehead Honors College celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Foundation Fellowship, the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship at the University of Georgia. In 2024, the Morehead Honors College was ranked the No. 1 honors program or college in the nation by College Transitions.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master's degree preferred.

Reporting to the dean of the Morehead Honors College, the Director of the Foundation Fellowship oversees the day-to-day operations of the University of Georgia's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship, established in 1972. This position fosters a community of scholarship and leadership by providing intellectual, cultural, and service opportunities in an environment conducive to learning and personal growth through shared knowledge and experience. The position builds awareness of the scholarship among potential recipients and the broader academic community; recruits and trains scholarship selection committees on eligibility requirements and relevant UGA policies; works with colleagues to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of scholarship distributions; and evaluates the scholarship program regularly, ensuring continued excellence.

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This position manages the daily operations and budget of the UGA Foundation Fellowship program in the Jere W. Morehead Honors College, including supervising a program administrator and graduate assistant. This position's duties include meeting regularly with students and coordinating Foundation Fellowship activities and events. Tasks include fostering community within UGA's long-established, highly successful top scholarship program, including recruitment of prospective Fellows; coordination of the Foundation Fellowship Interview Weekend and the Mid-Term Foundation Fellow application and selection processes; recruiting and training readers and selection committees on eligibility requirements and relevant UGA policies; advising students on national and international opportunities for furthering their academic and experiential learning; and engaging regularly with multiple constituent groups, both internal and external to UGA.

Overseeing orientation and welcome activities for incoming Fellows, including student mentor-mentee pairings; coordination of two annual retreats and monthly activities; and planning and engaging in overseas travel study opportunities for students over Spring Break and Maymester.

Responsible for preparing the annual program budget for the dean's review and approval; working with UGA colleagues to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of scholarship distributions; and working collaboratively across units on financial matters.

In concert with Honors academic advisors and the dean, this position provides oversight for the academic standing of the Foundation Fellows and communication with students regarding their progress towards Honors distinction. The position is also responsible for evaluating the scholarship program regularly, ensuring continued excellence.

Additional duties include: preparing Fellowship publications and communications in coordination with Honors communications staff; reviewing, maintaining, and updating multiple Fellowship websites; and representing the Morehead Honors College at various campus and external events and meetings.

Other duties as assigned, engaging in the work of a collegial, vibrant and active Honors College.