Experience with national fellowships/research sponsors • Grantsmanship experience • Experience working with faculty, administrators, and other university colleagues • Experience working with first generation, underrepresented minority, and underserved populations • Familiarity with HBCU institutions WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. Rather than simply advising students, the director intentionally builds partnerships, creates experiential learning opportunities, coordinates research and professional development, and equips students with the experiences, competencies, and networks needed to succeed in competitive STEM and health professions.