Job Information
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships for Scholarships in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is in compliance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships for Scholarship, is an experienced financial aid professional responsible for identifying, recruiting, and enrolling a highly qualified and diverse student class each year through the administration of North Carolina A&T State University scholarship programs. This role serves as a vital member of the Office Student Financial Aid and Scholarship leadership team.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. The primary purpose of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to administer financial aid in a professional and compassionate manner to students and other customers while assuring the University’s compliance with Federal, State and Institutional regulations. The office is also responsible for reconciling programs, conducting workshops, ensuring compliance with athletic aid as well as other responsibilities.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years for experience working within a university Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Extensive knowledge of enrollment management and financial aid processes, leveraging, strong verbal, written, public speaking and organizational skills.
Preferred:
Master’s degree. Demonstrated success in working with a team in selecting highly qualified students the meet or exceed the academic criteria Experience developing as strong teams fostered by a collaborative culture. Experience with the implementation of scholarship platforms like Award Spring, Academic Works or Campus Logic. Familiarity with SLATE (Technolutions), advancement work and the UNC System is a plus.
Ability to clearly articulate the mission, vision, and values for the University
Ability to establish close cross-campus partnership with the divisions and departments including Alumni Relations, Student Affairs, University Advancement, Athletics, Department Chairs, Study Abroad and Program Directors.
Strong public speaking and relationship-building skills. High emotional intelligence.
Event coordination and management.
A commitment to professional development related to trends, innovative programming, access/success work, marketing, and technologies necessary to elevate the university
A strong working knowledge of the University, its academic and extracurricular offerings, advancement, and future strategic direction.
Special Instructions:
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.
Job Closing Date: 11/29/2024
