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Department Scholarships and Student Aid - 543000 Career Area Student Services Posting Open Date 06/16/2026 Application Deadline 06/28/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Assistant Director, Kessler Scholars Program Position Number 20074270 Vacancy ID S027680 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hybrid - 2 days in person, three days remote
Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $23.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 08/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid works to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regardless of their ability to pay. The office serves students at all levels, including graduate and professional school students and coordinates all student financial support for the campus. The office assists in the recruitment, retention and success of students while maximizing available funds, exercising good stewardship of those funds, and performing related research, analysis and program evaluation in support of long-range enrollment and campus goals. In addition, the office provides academic and co-circular support services for scholarships, provides financial literacy and educational tools, and partners with faculty and other student success areas across campus to provide excellent service to low- and middle-income students and other scholarship recipients. The work of the office is public in nature and closely scrutinized by students and their families, lawmakers, faculty and staff at the University, and by the media (local, regional, and national).
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full time-temporary Assistant Director for the Kessler Scholars Program located in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. The Kessler Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill supports talented, limited-income, first-generation students from rural North Carolina by enhancing their college experience. As part of a national network of 16 institutions, the program offers a comprehensive four-year model focused on academic success, a sense of belonging, leadership development, and long-term achievement. The program provides holistic advising, including personalized academic, financial, and career guidance. It fosters community through a cohort model that connects approximately 80 students (20 from each academic year) with peers, mentors, and alumni.
This position operates as a peer-partner with another assistant director to manage overall operations of the program under the guidance and support of a program supervisor.
This successful candidate for this position will:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience in administering student development programming, mentoring or coaching preferably on a college campus.
Knowledge about the needs and assets of low-income and first-generation students.
Coursework in related field.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
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