North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ November 7th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs. The role leads the Dowdy and February One Scholars Programs, manages communication and development opportunities for scholars, and supports the Honors College admissions and scholarship selection processes while maintaining data, reporting, and collaboration across campus units.
Highlights
- Provide strategic leadership and daily management of Dowdy and February One Scholars Programs.
- Serve as primary contact for scholars, coordinate enrichment and professional development.
- Support Honors College admissions process including outreach, application management, holistic review, and interview coordination.
- Maintain accurate applicant records and develop reports and analytics for decision-making and enrollment forecasting.
- Collaborate with Associate Director, Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, and academic departments to enhance recruitment and scholarship visibility.
- Contribute to Scholarship Unit policies, procedures, and strategic goals; may supervise graduate assistants or interns.
- Master's degree in higher education or related field required; minimum 3 years experience in admissions, scholarship administration, or student recruitment.
- Experience with holistic application review, committee coordination, event planning, and diverse student populations essential.
- Familiarity with admissions software platforms such as Slate or Suitable preferred.
- Permanent full-time exempt position with salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and employee discounts.
Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs Full Description
Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 permanent employees include the following and more:
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- 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.
Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type | EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position | The Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Dowdy and February One Scholars Programs, ensuring that each program fulfills its mission to cultivate academic excellence, leadership, and service among its scholars.
Reporting to the Director of Scholarship Programs, the Assistant Director serves as the primary point of contact for Dowdy and February One Scholars, maintaining regular communication, coordinating enrichment and professional development opportunities, and ensuring program compliance. This role is central to fostering a supportive, high-achieving community that advances student success and upholds the values of the Honors College.
While this position serves within the Scholarship Unit, it also supports the Honors College admissions process, ensuring that the single Honors College application functions efficiently as both the general Honors application and the entry point for distinguished scholarships, including the Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars Program and the February One Scholars Program. Responsibilities include assisting with outreach, application management, holistic review, and interview coordination. In collaboration with campus partners, the Assistant Director contributes to an inclusive and mission-aligned selection process that identifies students who will thrive in a rigorous and enriching academic environment.
The Assistant Director also maintains responsibility for data, reporting, and assessment related to scholarship and admissions operations. This includes maintaining accurate applicant records across systems and platforms; developing dashboards, reports, and data summaries to track applicant demographics, yield trends, and reviewer engagement; and providing analytics to support decision-making, annual reporting, and long-term enrollment forecasting.
Collaboration is essential to this role. The Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director of Scholarship Programs to ensure alignment between scholar selection outcomes and the development curriculum. The position also partners with campus stakeholders, including Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, and academic departments, to strengthen recruitment pipelines and enhance the external visibility of the scholarship programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director contributes to the refinement of Scholarship Unit policies, procedures, and strategic goals, and may supervise graduate assistants or student interns as assigned.
Working collaboratively with the Scholarship Programs team, the Assistant Director helps design and implement initiatives that support Honors students as they prepare for post-baccalaureate studies and professional careers.
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 assist high-achieving students in excelling 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/honors/index.php.
Minimum Requirements | Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in admissions, scholarship administration, or student recruitment in a higher education setting. Demonstrated experience with holistic application review, committee coordination, and event planning. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to engage with and support students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment and admissions events.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Experience with high-achieving student populations, honors programs or honors college, or merit-based scholarship programs.
• Familiarity with admissions software systems (e.g., Slate, Suitable, or similar platforms).
• Understanding of trends in college access, scholar development, and equity in admissions.
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)
Reporting to the Director of Scholarship Programs, the Assistant Director serves as the primary point of contact for Dowdy and February One Scholars, maintaining regular communication, coordinating enrichment and professional development opportunities, and ensuring program compliance. This role is central to fostering a supportive, high-achieving community that advances student success and upholds the values of the Honors College.
While this position serves within the Scholarship Unit, it also supports the Honors College admissions process, ensuring that the single Honors College application functions efficiently as both the general Honors application and the entry point for distinguished scholarships, including the Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars Program and the February One Scholars Program. Responsibilities include assisting with outreach, application management, holistic review, and interview coordination. In collaboration with campus partners, the Assistant Director contributes to an inclusive and mission-aligned selection process that identifies students who will thrive in a rigorous and enriching academic environment.
The Assistant Director also maintains responsibility for data, reporting, and assessment related to scholarship and admissions operations. This includes maintaining accurate applicant records across systems and platforms; developing dashboards, reports, and data summaries to track applicant demographics, yield trends, and reviewer engagement; and providing analytics to support decision-making, annual reporting, and long-term enrollment forecasting.
Collaboration is essential to this role. The Assistant Director works closely with the Associate Director of Scholarship Programs to ensure alignment between scholar selection outcomes and the development curriculum. The position also partners with campus stakeholders, including Financial Aid, Alumni Relations, and academic departments, to strengthen recruitment pipelines and enhance the external visibility of the scholarship programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director contributes to the refinement of Scholarship Unit policies, procedures, and strategic goals, and may supervise graduate assistants or student interns as assigned.
Working collaboratively with the Scholarship Programs team, the Assistant Director helps design and implement initiatives that support Honors students as they prepare for post-baccalaureate studies and professional careers.
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 assist high-achieving students in excelling 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/honors/index.php.
Minimum Requirements | Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in admissions, scholarship administration, or student recruitment in a higher education setting. Demonstrated experience with holistic application review, committee coordination, and event planning. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to engage with and support students from a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment and admissions events.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
• Experience with high-achieving student populations, honors programs or honors college, or merit-based scholarship programs.
• Familiarity with admissions software systems (e.g., Slate, Suitable, or similar platforms).
• Understanding of trends in college access, scholar development, and equity in admissions.
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 | Assistant Director of Scholarship Programs
Position Number | 001234
Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Honors College
Organizational Location | Provost/VC for Acad Aff
Organizational Unit | Honors College
Position Number | 001234
Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length |
Organizational Division | Honors College
Organizational Location | Provost/VC for Acad Aff
Organizational Unit | Honors College
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | EPA2877
Open Date | 11/06/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 12/06/2025
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 | 12/01/2025
Date Position Available | January 7, 2026
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 permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina 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/38816
Open Date | 11/06/2025
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 12/06/2025
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 | 12/01/2025
Date Position Available | January 7, 2026
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 permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina 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/38816
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
- Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
- Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
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