Post-Baccalaureate Fellow for Scholars Programming and Communications

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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:

3S

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 manage