Assistant Director for Wood and UNC Scholars Programming
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Education Administration, Academic
Working Title: Assistant Director for Wood and UNC Scholars Programming
Department: Scholarships and Aid-Ops-543100
Career Area: Student Services
Posting Open Date: 02/10/2026
Final date to receive applications: 02/24/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:
Vacancy : NF0009532
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
Fte: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Proposed
Start Date:
03/02/2026
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities
. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package
, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid works to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regardless of their ability to pay. The office serves students at all levels, including graduate and professional school students and coordinates all student financial support for the campus. The office assists in the recruitment, retention and success of students while maximizing available funds, exercising good stewardship of those funds, and performing related research, analysis and program evaluation in support of long‑range enrollment and campus goals.
In addition, the office provides academic and co‑circular support services for scholarships, provides financial literacy and educational tools, and partners with faculty and other student success areas across campus to provide excellent service to low‑ and middle‑income students and other scholarship recipients. The work of the office is public in nature and closely scrutinized by students and their families, lawmakers, faculty and staff at the University, and by the media (local, regional, and national).
Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks innovative, energetic, and accomplished candidates for the position of Assistant Director for Wood Family and UNC Scholars Programming. The Assistant Director for Wood and UNC Scholars Programming is a key role in the department, contributing to the management of a large and complex program of both need‑based and academic scholarships (over 1200 funds) intended to support institutional goals of access and excellence.
In addition, the Assistant Director assists in the planning and implementation of programmatic features and high‑impact experiences and opportunities for those scholarships that comprise the UNC Scholars Program, which are meant to cultivate a sense of identity and engagement among recipients. This position serves as a point of contact for faculty mentors to ensure effective mentorship and running of other programmatic features.
The Assistant Director has a fundamental role in working with campus partners to select and recruit talented students to the University. The Assistant Director facilitates the selection of scholarship recipients by working closely with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and other units to participate in the reading and evaluation of applications for selection purposes, committing University resources in the form of scholarships, notifying recipients, and…
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