Scholarships & Programs Strategy Lead

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships and Programming to lead a complex portfolio of 1,200+ scholarships and high‑impact experiences. You will collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and campus partners to recruit, select, and enroll scholars while expanding programming and engagement.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and a track record in financial aid or scholarship administration, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and initiatives.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgment and collaborate with diverse campus partners.
• At least two years of full‑time financial aid experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of 1,200+ need-based and merit scholarships and related programming.
• Administer and manage scholarship programming for UNC Scholars and related initiatives.
• Coordinate scholarship recruitment, selection, and yield efforts with campus partners.
• Serve as primary liaison to faculty mentors and donor relations for scholarship funds.
• Support policy development, donor stewardship, and enrollment programming across the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Post‑Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor's + 1 year experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Slate

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative Senior Assistant Director for Scholarships and Programming to lead a complex portfolio of 1,200+ scholarships and high‑impact experiences. You will collaborate with Undergraduate Admissions and campus partners to recruit, select, and enroll scholars while expanding programming and engagement.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and a track record in financial aid or scholarship administration, with a focus on