Director of Scholarships

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Dec 06, 2024

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	The Director of Scholarships, reporting directly to the Dean, will provide strategic leadership for the Honors College's scholarship programs and related academic excellence, outreach, and student services initiatives.This position will oversee and direct the Honors College's three signature cohort-based scholarship programs: the Cheatham-White Scholars Program, Dowdy Scholars Program, and February One Scholars Program. Responsibilities include program design, student selection and recruitment, academic and professional development activities, and fostering faculty involvement. In addition, the Director will develop a comprehensive strategy for scholarship outreach and pipeline development, ensuring sustained engagement with prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders. The role requires collaboration across the university to enhance scholarship support services, as well as supervision of staff responsible for implementing scholarship-related initiatives. The Director may also need to participate in field trips or service projects with students and scholars, requiring them to serve as a designated driver. The Director will also lead assessment efforts for these programs to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Other duties as assigned.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The North Carolina A&T State University Honors College is the unit on campus responsible for creating a series of programming, curricular and co-curricular initiatives that assists high-achieving students excel in their college careers. The Honors College has grown to over 900 current students representing nearly every academic department on campus. The A&T Honors College is a community of enthusiastic scholars on campus, preparing students for career-shaping challenges and a lifetime of creative expression and idea exploration. To learn more, visit https://www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/index.php
Minimum Requirements	Master's degree in student services or a related field Professional experience managing and developing events Professional experience supporting student recruitment communications and activities Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholder groups from diverse backgrounds Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion Strong writing, communications and presentation skills Demonstrated familiarity and competence with basic office technologies (email, word processing, social media, website navigation) Ability to use analytics to assess and revise work activities Experience managing concurrent short- and long-term projects
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Five years of professional experience within a higher education setting managing events and/or recruitment activities Five years experience supervising or overseeing student employees Experience working with students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education Experience developing, planning and implementing events to support student engagement and success Experience in use of assessment tools to inform co-curricular and curricular initiatives and programs Familiarity with honors programs or colleges
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Director of Scholarships
Position Number	007634
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Honors Program
Organizational Location	VP for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs
Organizational Unit	Honors Program

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2457
Open Date	12/06/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	02/06/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search	12/23/2024
Date Position Available	01/08/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link	https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/35205