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Job Title :

Post-Baccalaureate Fellow for Scholars Programming and Communications

Job Family : Professionals

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full time

Compensation Grade : Pay Type :

Salary

Department :

Riley Student Programs

Job Summary :

Note : This position is a post-baccalaureate fellowship opportunity available only to 2023, 2024, or 2025 graduates of Furman University. While preference is given to recipients of Duke, Hollingsworth, Lay, Townes or Vaughn scholarship while at Furman, it is not a prerequisite for hire. This is a one-year full-time position beginning June of 2025.

Summary : The post-baccalaureate fellow will lead planning and assist with strategic development of programs for the Furman University Community of Scholars, comprised of students who are recipients of Duke, Hollingsworth, Jolley, Lay, Mickel, Townes, and Vaughn merit scholarships. The Community of Scholars provides opportunities for intellectual growth, a sense of belonging, resources and mentorship especially designed for these students. Through this programming, scholars will benefit from opportunities to learn from and connect with experienced leaders in small settings, deepen their perspectives on issues facing their local and global communities, and surround themselves with equally engaged peers. The Community of Scholars contributes to Furman's recruitment and retention of high-achieving students by providing unique opportunities for these students, increasing their scholarships' value beyond monetary benefit and contributing to a more competitive scholarship package.

The post-baccalaureate fellow will also work with the institute's Director of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Alignment to write, edit, and produce content for multiple channels, including the Riley Institute's websites, social media channels (including X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn), listserv, and print and digital publications (e.g., program and donor collateral, policy papers, etc.).

Job Description : Responsibilities :

Community of Scholars Programming

Collaborates with the Riley Institute's director of student programs and director of the Center for Critical Issues in the planning and implementation of the Advantage Scholars Summer Program. Takes lead role in securing and training counselors, communicating with incoming freshman scholars, and coordinating registration and logistics for the program. Importantly, the fellow will engage with students in a meaningful way throughout the program and beyond.

Takes lead role in planning and coordinating on-campus events and activities for the Community of Scholars, as well as service and community engagement opportunities throughout the year that intentionally build on key topics from the Advantage Scholars summer program. Works to create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Community of Scholars, encouraging cohesion and involvement.

Acts as a liaison to the Furman Admissions department to convey and promote the opportunities and benefits offered through the Community of Scholars program to prospective students who have been offered a scholarship.

Marketing and Communications

Maintains the Riley Institute website with updated photos and current information by uploading digital content into our content management system. Takes part in online content production (press releases, news stories, personal stories of impact) from storyboarding to interviewing, writing, and editing.

Assists with management of the Riley Institute's social media platforms, including content schedule and analytics. Crafts social media content (graphics and copy) to promote the Community of Scholars and the Riley Institute's wider work. Supports the execution of social media campaigns for priority initiatives.

Assists with newsletters and other mass-mailings.

Supports programs and operations by drafting or editing policy papers and blogs, as well as program and donor collateral. Designs graphics such as posters, social media graphics, brochures, one-pagers.

General

Follows safety procedures.

Completes performance review process with supervisor to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and university goals.

Performs other duties as assigned, including support with Riley Institute events.

Relationships :

Works with Riley Institute's Director of Student Programs, Director for the Center for Critical Issues, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Alignment, and Furman's Community of Scholars Faculty Liaison; interacts with graduate and current scholars; and collaborates with Furman Institute staff and members of the community.

Reports To : Riley Institute Director of Student Programs

Education / Skill Requirements :

Bachelor's degree from Furman University, with graduation year of 2025, 2024 or 2023; preference to graduates with former Scholar status.

Leadership experience while at Furman

Excellent organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills

Ability to collaborate with Furman staff, faculty, students, and community members

Support Furman's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, continually working to foster inclusive excellence through the Community of Scholars program

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to take initiative and work independently

Experience in office software, including word processing and spreadsheets

Work Conditions :

Work requires working with multiple programs simultaneously. Hours during the work week must be flexible to include working with various Riley Institute programs and events that are held on weekends and evenings.

Education Requirements :

Certification Requirements :

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