About American Association of University Women
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Our dedicated staff serves a diverse community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.DutiesProgrammatic & Administrative Support
- Review both fellowship and grant applications, as well as provide support to other staff on the same.
- Identify potential review panelists and support the panelist recruitment and appointment process. Contribute to the development of orientation materials and the planning, coordination and facilitation of panel meetings.
- Conduct detailed final analyses and verifications of awardee eligibility, issue award agreements and assist with the disbursement of both fellowship stipends and grant funds.
- Provide guidance and support to international fellowship recipients on required tax forms and program requirements, working in coordination with AAUW's Finance Team and other senior Fellowships and Grants Staff, as appropriate.
- Facilitate mid-year and final awardee report submissions; log and review mid-year and final reports; craft summary reports and coordinate reporting data collection and dissemination.
- Ensure programmatic and award compliance with donor requirements, as applicable; support the matching of fellowship sponsors with awardees and organizational communications on the same by working in partnership with the Advancement Team and other Fellowships and Grants Staff.
- Compile and update statistics on applicants and fellows/grantees annually, or as needed.
Community Building & Engagement
- Provide high-touch customer service to AAUW's diverse external stakeholders and lead and/or contribute to strategic communication initiatives or products in support of the same.
- Participate in the development of community-building strategies among awardees, as well as between awardees and AAUW; support and foster uniform community engagement approaches in concert with the Alumnae Programs Team; provide staff/logistical support and/or participate in fellows' events and other AAUW activities.
- Stay abreast of AAUW alumnae programs, offerings and initiatives and coordinate closely with the Alumnae Programs Team to assist with the seamless transition of fellowship awardees to the alumnae community.
Systems Administration
- Elevate recommendations and/or challenges regarding fellowship and grants management workflows in AAUW's customer relationship management (CRM) system and other technology improvements, including testing and troubleshooting, documentation and training.
- Ensure the integrity of award management data by leveraging strong record maintenance practices in support of applicants, awardees, review panelists, and other AAUW community members.
The Awards Associate may also participate in committees or workgroups, intermittently supporting other AAUW program initiatives and/or perform other related or comparable duties as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
- Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and meeting facilitation abilities.
- A flexible thinker and contributor, including an ability to toggle seamlessly between detailed, independent work and collaborative, team-wide initiatives or priorities; as well as appropriately prioritize (and re-prioritize) as needed to keep apace with changing needs and priorities.
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt to evolving technologies or processes.
- Robust customer service skills in support of diverse stakeholders from an array of backgrounds such as distinguished scholars, international and domestic students, nonprofit organizations and association members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- A degree holder with at least one year of professional experience is preferred.
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter that details your interest in working for gender equity and women's advancement to application on site (
Equal Opportunity Employment
The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps' Equal Opportunity Employment policy. The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.
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