North Carolina Central University
Associate Director of University Scholars Program
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Durham, NC
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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April 2nd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
North Carolina Central University is hiring an Associate Director of University Scholars Program. This role manages and develops the scholarship program, collaborates with academic and administrative departments to optimize scholarship enrollment, and advises scholars to support their academic success.
Highlights
- Coordinates scholarship program efforts with admissions, student aid, and academic departments.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the University Scholarship Committee and provides data-driven recommendations.
- Manages scholarship communications, selection processes, award letters, and annual budget projections.
- Advises and advocates for scholars, supervises Scholarship College office and staff, and coordinates enrichment experiences.
- Collaborates with Honors Program on admissions and merit scholarship selection.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal scholarship and financial aid regulations.
- Requires mastery of scholarship laws, excellent communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Banner SIS preferred.
- Must have a Master's degree and at least five years of experience in student financial aid, admissions, or scholarship administration.
- Engages with faculty, staff, donors, and community to promote the program and enhance student opportunities.
- Offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, retirement plans, paid leave, and various discounts.
Associate Director of University Scholars Program Full Description
Associate Director of University Scholars Program
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
- North Carolina Central 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.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 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 and more.
Position Information
Position/Classification Title |
Working Title | Associate Director of University Scholars Program
Position Number | 617450
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date |
Department Hiring Range |
EEO-1 Category | Professionals
SOC Code | 25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
Working Title | Associate Director of University Scholars Program
Position Number | 617450
FLSA | Exempt
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track | No
FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date |
Department Hiring Range |
EEO-1 Category | Professionals
SOC Code | 25-9099 - Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The unit of Academic Programs and Undergraduate research is dedicated to implementing well-planned strategies and tactics to support enrollment and meet established goals. Strategies include marketing, admission policies, retention programs, and financial aid awarding. Strategies and tactics are informed by collection, analysis, and use of data to project successful outcomes.
Primary Purpose of Position | The Associate Director of University Scholars Program ensures the development and successful implementation of a scholarship program that supports the unit of Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research and Enrollment Management objectives of the University by working with deans and department heads, various administrative departments and committees to optimize the enrollment and impact of institutional and foundation scholarships.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Mastery level knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding scholarships and student financial aid is required. Knowledge of University policies related to scholarships and student financial aid is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations before large groups of students and parents. Knowledge and sensitivity to issues related to the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. The ability to collect and analyze data, converting it to information that can be communicated to other University personnel. The ability to relate effectively to students, parents, staff, faculty and administrators is required. Strong organizational and management skills are required. The ability to use office application software, preferably Microsoft Office Products. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect of and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Knowledge to coordinate for Scholars their enrichment experiences (study abroad, internships, scholar block workshops, etc.)
Minimum Education/Experience | Master’s Degree required and five years of experience in a college or university student financial aid, admissions or scholarship office is required. Substantial experience in honors advising and scholarship administration and programming is preferred. Experience with the Banner student information system is preferred.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The unit of Academic Programs and Undergraduate research is dedicated to implementing well-planned strategies and tactics to support enrollment and meet established goals. Strategies include marketing, admission policies, retention programs, and financial aid awarding. Strategies and tactics are informed by collection, analysis, and use of data to project successful outcomes.
Primary Purpose of Position | The Associate Director of University Scholars Program ensures the development and successful implementation of a scholarship program that supports the unit of Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research and Enrollment Management objectives of the University by working with deans and department heads, various administrative departments and committees to optimize the enrollment and impact of institutional and foundation scholarships.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Mastery level knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding scholarships and student financial aid is required. Knowledge of University policies related to scholarships and student financial aid is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations before large groups of students and parents. Knowledge and sensitivity to issues related to the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. The ability to collect and analyze data, converting it to information that can be communicated to other University personnel. The ability to relate effectively to students, parents, staff, faculty and administrators is required. Strong organizational and management skills are required. The ability to use office application software, preferably Microsoft Office Products. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect of and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Knowledge to coordinate for Scholars their enrichment experiences (study abroad, internships, scholar block workshops, etc.)
Minimum Education/Experience | Master’s Degree required and five years of experience in a college or university student financial aid, admissions or scholarship office is required. Substantial experience in honors advising and scholarship administration and programming is preferred. Experience with the Banner student information system is preferred.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer | Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function | Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | This position reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research and is responsible for the following:
1. Coordinates with the Office of Undergrad Admissions, Office of Scholarships & Student Aid and other offices and departments to ensure effective promulgation of the scholarship program as part of the overall student recruitment effort.
2. Contributes to the development of an effective scholarship program by serving as an ex-officio member of the University Scholarship Committee and presenting data, analysis and recommendations to the committee.
3. Ensures effective promotion of the University’s scholarship program to students, parents, high school counselors, and others by coordinating with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, the Honors Program, and academic departments in the development and maintenance of scholarship web pages and publications.
4. Ensures an effective selection process for scholarship recipients by developing scholarship application forms, providing information to relevant departments and committees on a timely basis, and other offices (Admissions ) to plan and implement scholarship interview events and banquets for competitive scholarships such as the Chancellor’s Cycle of Success Scholarships and Cheatham-White Scholarship.
5. Manages the dissemination of scholarship award letters by developing effective letters and scholarship acceptance forms consistent with scholarship and other University policies and indirectly overseeing the production of scholarship award letters.
6. Develops annual scholarship budget projections based on historical rates of retention, anticipated enrollments of new students and other factors.
7. Contributes to the positive image of NCCU by coordinating representation of the University by faculty and staff at various scholarship award events both in and outside of Durham.
8. Ensures the effective use of Foundation scholarship accounts by coordinating with Institutional Advancement in the development of the Foundation scholarship application process and the dissemination of relevant information regarding scholarship applicants to departments and selection committees.
9. Helps to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by coordinating with the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid to advise in the preparation of required reports.
10. Follows University scholarship and financial aid policies and adheres to professional and ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations, such as American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrations (NASFAA).
11. Coordinates the review of and action on appeals from students for exceptions to scholarship policies.Function | Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | 1. Advise scholars and advocate for their academic interests.
2. Supervise all aspects of Scholarship College office and staff. Be accountable for academic, administrative and financial processes.
3. Meet regularly with the or designee to discuss Scholars news, issues and initiatives. Annually, identify goals and expected outcomes for Scholars.
4. Attend all meetings of the University Scholarship Committee and represent the Scholarship Office on campus and in the community. Advocate for academic requirements and needs that advance program standards and individual student success.
5. Work with faculty and academic departments, and the college deans, to assure adequate complement and course scheduling. Coordinate with Admissions, Registrar, Academic Advisement and other University offices.
6. Collaborate with the University Honors Program (UHP) Director on the the Honors Program admissions process and assist with the selection of recipients for merit scholarships and other academic awards in the UHP.
7. Supervise the Cheatham-White Scholarship Program and Summer Experience such as internships or study abroad.
8.Work with Institutional Advancement on donor and alumni initiatives.
9. Prepare and submit annual reports identifying program and student accomplishments, progress toward outcomes and next steps.
10. Fulfill all other administrative duties assigned by the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research or designee.Function | Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Student-Centered Responsibilities:
1. Advocate for students through effective leadership and advisement.
2. Recruit students, arrange schedules, and facilitate academic and community engagement programs for scholars.
3. Assist the University Honors Program and its members in advancing the living and learning community model.
4. Advise and advocate for individual students and for the student community in general.
6. Act as campus liaison for internal and external scholarship programs.
7. Advise students on research, internship and other opportunities.
8. Meet regularly with students to assure successful matriculation.
9. Promote strategies that encourage student success in fulfilling the mission and requirements of the Scholarship Program.
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | This position reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research and is responsible for the following:
1. Coordinates with the Office of Undergrad Admissions, Office of Scholarships & Student Aid and other offices and departments to ensure effective promulgation of the scholarship program as part of the overall student recruitment effort.
2. Contributes to the development of an effective scholarship program by serving as an ex-officio member of the University Scholarship Committee and presenting data, analysis and recommendations to the committee.
3. Ensures effective promotion of the University’s scholarship program to students, parents, high school counselors, and others by coordinating with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, the Honors Program, and academic departments in the development and maintenance of scholarship web pages and publications.
4. Ensures an effective selection process for scholarship recipients by developing scholarship application forms, providing information to relevant departments and committees on a timely basis, and other offices (Admissions ) to plan and implement scholarship interview events and banquets for competitive scholarships such as the Chancellor’s Cycle of Success Scholarships and Cheatham-White Scholarship.
5. Manages the dissemination of scholarship award letters by developing effective letters and scholarship acceptance forms consistent with scholarship and other University policies and indirectly overseeing the production of scholarship award letters.
6. Develops annual scholarship budget projections based on historical rates of retention, anticipated enrollments of new students and other factors.
7. Contributes to the positive image of NCCU by coordinating representation of the University by faculty and staff at various scholarship award events both in and outside of Durham.
8. Ensures the effective use of Foundation scholarship accounts by coordinating with Institutional Advancement in the development of the Foundation scholarship application process and the dissemination of relevant information regarding scholarship applicants to departments and selection committees.
9. Helps to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations by coordinating with the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid to advise in the preparation of required reports.
10. Follows University scholarship and financial aid policies and adheres to professional and ethical standards established by relevant professional organizations, such as American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrations (NASFAA).
11. Coordinates the review of and action on appeals from students for exceptions to scholarship policies.Function | Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | 1. Advise scholars and advocate for their academic interests.
2. Supervise all aspects of Scholarship College office and staff. Be accountable for academic, administrative and financial processes.
3. Meet regularly with the or designee to discuss Scholars news, issues and initiatives. Annually, identify goals and expected outcomes for Scholars.
4. Attend all meetings of the University Scholarship Committee and represent the Scholarship Office on campus and in the community. Advocate for academic requirements and needs that advance program standards and individual student success.
5. Work with faculty and academic departments, and the college deans, to assure adequate complement and course scheduling. Coordinate with Admissions, Registrar, Academic Advisement and other University offices.
6. Collaborate with the University Honors Program (UHP) Director on the the Honors Program admissions process and assist with the selection of recipients for merit scholarships and other academic awards in the UHP.
7. Supervise the Cheatham-White Scholarship Program and Summer Experience such as internships or study abroad.
8.Work with Institutional Advancement on donor and alumni initiatives.
9. Prepare and submit annual reports identifying program and student accomplishments, progress toward outcomes and next steps.
10. Fulfill all other administrative duties assigned by the Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Undergraduate Research or designee.Function | Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Student-Centered Responsibilities:
1. Advocate for students through effective leadership and advisement.
2. Recruit students, arrange schedules, and facilitate academic and community engagement programs for scholars.
3. Assist the University Honors Program and its members in advancing the living and learning community model.
4. Advise and advocate for individual students and for the student community in general.
6. Act as campus liaison for internal and external scholarship programs.
7. Advise students on research, internship and other opportunities.
8. Meet regularly with students to assure successful matriculation.
9. Promote strategies that encourage student success in fulfilling the mission and requirements of the Scholarship Program.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | EPA03491P
Open Date | 04/01/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review |
Close Date | 04/15/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Date Position Available |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Pre-Employment Requirements: 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central 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.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State – Health Benefits NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 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 and more.
Open Date | 04/01/2026
Date desired for closing or initial review |
Close Date | 04/15/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Date Position Available |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Pre-Employment Requirements: 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central 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.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State – Health Benefits NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 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 and more.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC, 27707
Mainline: 919-530-6100
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC, 27707
Mainline: 919-530-6100
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