Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development (Grant Writer)

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $68K - $70K 💻 Other 🗓️ August 6th, 2026

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development (Grant Writer). This role involves designing and expanding student leadership programs, developing grant proposals, cultivating funding sources, managing fellowship initiatives, and supporting student success and professional development in the School of Social Work.

Highlights

Designs and implements innovative student leadership and professional development programs.
Leads grant development, funding cultivation, and ensures program sustainability with 70% focus on these tasks.
Manages student leadership initiatives, including recruitment, coordination, budgeting, and evaluation (25% of role).
Supports the Golden Policy Fellowship Program, providing academic and professional student support.
Prepares competitive grant proposals and cultivates strategic partnerships with federal, state, foundation, and private funders.
Analyzes program outcomes and prepares reports for funders and school leadership.
Requires at least 3 years of program management experience, grant writing skills, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in relevant fields and experience with workforce development and grant-funded program management.
Full-time permanent position; salary range: $67,500-$70,000.
Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and alumni to enhance student leadership and career preparation.