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University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Assistant Director of Future Business Admits and Scholarship Services in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008801
Position Summary/Description:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Undergraduate Business Program ( UBP ) is one of the largest academic programs within UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 business majors and minors. The Undergraduate Business Program Office provides academic and student development services for current and prospective students, as well as faculty and staff. Specific services include: prospective student recruitment and admissions; academic services, including academic advising, course scheduling, and graduation; new student orientation; student life and engagement programs, such as student clubs and organizations, case competitions and other community-building opportunities; study abroad and other global program experiences; and career development programs.
The Assistant Director of Future Business Admits and Scholarship Services reports to the Director of Academics and plays a pivotal role in guiding both future business admits (FBAs) and current undergraduate business students ( UBP ) at Kenan-Flagler Business School. This individual is responsible for supporting academic programming, advising students on their academic journey, and managing scholarship processes. The role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to ensure students thrive both academically and personally.
The Assistant Director of Future Business Admits and Scholarship Services position is responsible for supporting the academic and transitional success of undergraduate students admitted to the business school. This role involves managing the FBA course registration process, monitoring academic performance, works with faculty to manage FBA first year courses and ensuring students are placed in core courses. The position designs and implements academic programming to foster a solid academic foundation for FBAs, guiding them in their transition into the business school. Additionally, this position assists faculty in managing and coordinating first-year business courses. Last, the coordinator oversees the matriculation process, ensuring a seamless transition from admission to enrollment, and provides academic advising to help students achieve degree and minor requirements.
Key responsibilities include offering personalized academic support, assisting students with course planning, and connecting students to relevant campus resources (e.g., Counseling and Wellness, Disability Services). This role also administers merit-based scholarships by managing applications, fund distribution, and maintaining recipient data, while continuously improving scholarship procedures in collaboration with the UBP Scholarship Committee, the Director of Academics, and the Development Office.
The Assistant Director of Future Business Admits and Scholarship Services position supports strategic initiatives across the College of Arts and Sciences, serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administrative departments to promote student success and well-being. Additionally, this position contributes to orientation programs and addresses student drop-in needs, playing an integral role in fostering a supportive academic environment for business school admits.
Education and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling or a related field.
Experience working with UNC systems, including ConnectCarolina
Work experience in a college or university setting
Academic advising experience and understanding of Student Development theories and the advising profession.
Skills in instructional course design and course management
Essential Skills:
Ability to collaborate and communicate across functional areas and experience levels
Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word
Time management skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Resourcefulness
Customer service experience
Strong self-management and time management skills
Strong leadership skills. Strong customer service focus
Innovative problem solver
Good oral and written communication skills, including courteous phone manner and attention to detail when creating documents
Ability to handle multiple complex tasks in an active and changing program, proactively set priorities and independently make decisions that have a wide reaching impact.
Ability to work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends).
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.