Dean Rusk/Events Fellow

The Davidson College Fellows Program has an opening for the position of Dean Rusk Advisor/Events Fellow beginning late summer 2025. The Fellow will advise students on grant proposals, assist with program events, and support the work of the Dean Rusk Director. This is a full-time, entry-level position for one year with the possibility of extending another year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise students on developing and writing strong Dean Rusk grant proposals.
• Attend Dean Rusk events with external speakers, including evening events, greeting guests, taking photos, and assisting with technology set-up needs for speakers.
• Assist with developing student-focused programs (e.g. grant development, Global Corp, Bliss Photo Contest).
• Work directly with Dean Rusk Director to assist with projects/tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a member of the Davidson Class 2025 or recent graduate who has been out of school for no more than two years.
• Strong desire to support Dean Rusk International Studies programs and initiatives.
• Proficiency with computer skills (Google and MS Office Suite, Wildcat Sync, EMS, Social Media, HTML, Zoom webinar, Canva).
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A former recipient of a Dean Rusk grant for service, experiential, or research.
• Experienced a semester or year abroad.

As a part of your application materials, a resume and cover letter are required as well as two (2) references. Information about how to submit the application documents can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu. We will start review applications beginning July 1st and continue until the job is filled.