Faculty Awards Specialist

About the Opportunity

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Job Summary:

The Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs at Northeastern University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Faculty Awards Specialist to play a crucial role in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of our esteemed faculty members. This individual will be responsible for working directly with faculty, deans and the Office of the Provost on crafting compelling and persuasive nomination letters for highly prestigious awards and memberships in national academies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the effort to nominate Northeastern faculty members for highly prestigious awards through the writing of compelling and persuasive nomination letters.

• Collaborate with faculty members, department heads, and deans to gather information about the nominee's accomplishments, contributions, and impact in their respective fields.

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive nomination letters that effectively highlight the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

• Tailor each nomination letter to align with the specific criteria and requirements of the targeted award or academy membership.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the academic achievements and contributions of Northeastern University faculty across various disciplines.

• Ensure all nomination letters are submitted within the specified deadlines, coordinating with relevant departments and committees as necessary.

• Provide guidance and support to faculty members throughout the nomination process, including offering advice on supplementary materials and endorsement letters.

• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in nomination letter writing, attending workshops or conferences as needed.

• Use software tools such as SmartSheet and Academic Analytics to support the awards process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Communications, or a related discipline). A Master's or higher degree is preferred.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft persuasive and impactful nomination letters.

• Strong research abilities to identify and understand the criteria for various prestigious awards and national academy memberships.

• Knowledge of Northeastern University's academic community and faculty achievements is a plus.

• Highly organized with excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple nominations concurrently and meet deadlines consistently.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders across the university.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy in all nomination materials.

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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