Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships and Programming

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative and accomplished Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships and Programming to administer and manage a portfolio of more than 1,200 need-based and merit scholarships in support of access, excellence, and student success. The role oversees scholarship programming and high-impact experiences for the UNC Scholars Program and the Red, White, and Carolina Blue Scholars Program, fosters student engagement and community, and serves as the primary liaison to faculty mentors. Working with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and campus partners, the position supports scholarship recruitment, selection, and yield, including applicant review, recipient selection, award communication, and enrollment programming. It maintains expertise in scholarship criteria, donor intent, and fund availability, collaborates with development and financial staff to steward and award institutional funds responsibly, and posts scholarship awards while maintaining knowledge of how scholarships integrate with broader financial aid packages. The Senior Assistant Director represents the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid on university support teams addressing students of concern and serves on committees evaluating emergency funding requests, advising on financial aid implications and available resources. Additional work includes overseeing summer enrichment and experiential learning funding opportunities; supporting communications through websites, social media, and student success stories; assisting with donor stewardship; analyzing data; contributing to scholarship policies and procedures; planning key events; and serving as a resource to campus stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned in support of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Requirements

At least two years of full-time financial aid experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to independently manage complex projects and initiatives.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents and cultivate collaborative partnerships across campus, particularly with Undergraduate Admissions, the Dean of Students Office, Academic Advising, and the College and schools.
Commitment to attracting and supporting an exceptionally talented and diverse student body and promoting student success through strategic scholarship and programmatic initiatives.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, mentor, and develop staff.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft and/or Slate.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage a portfolio of more than 1,200 need-based and merit scholarships.
Oversee scholarship programming and high-impact experiences for the UNC Scholars Program and the Red, White, and Carolina Blue Scholars Program.
Foster student engagement, identity, and community, and serve as the primary liaison to faculty mentors.
Coordinate program initiatives that support scholar development and success.
Support scholarship recruitment, selection, and yield efforts with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and campus partners, including applicant review, recipient selection, award communication, and enrollment programming.
Maintain expertise in scholarship criteria, donor intent, and fund availability, and collaborate with development and financial staff to ensure responsible stewardship and awarding of institutional funds.
Post scholarship awards and maintain knowledge of scholarship integration within broader financial aid packages.
Represent the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid on university support teams addressing students of concern.
Serve on committees evaluating emergency funding requests and provide guidance on financial aid implications and available resources.
Oversee summer enrichment and experiential learning funding opportunities.
Support communications through websites, social media, and student success stories.
Assist with donor stewardship.
Analyze data and contribute to scholarship policies and procedures.
Plan key events and serve as a resource to campus stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.