Assistant Director of Future Business Admits and Scholarship Services

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At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

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.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

* 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).

* 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

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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.