Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG194858EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Associate Vice Provost and Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience ($170,000 - $180,000)
Work Schedule Core Business Hours are Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, this is a Raleigh based position with occasional opportunities for remote work, there will be some after-hours and weekend work during peak operational periods.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
About the Department The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is a student-centered, service-oriented unit responsible for administering more than $400 million in scholarships and financial aid annually to more than 25,000 students. The Office serves as the university's central authority for determining eligibility and administering federal Title IV, state, and institutional financial aid programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Through its work, the Office supports the university's commitment to access, affordability, and student success.
Essential Job Duties Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, the Associate Vice Provost and Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides strategic and operational leadership for the university's comprehensive financial aid and scholarship enterprise. Leading a large and complex operation, the position shapes institutional approaches to financial aid, affordability, and student support while ensuring effective stewardship of university resources and compliance with federal and state requirements.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to university and division leadership, translating policy, data, and emerging trends into strategies that advance enrollment, affordability, student success, and institutional priorities. You will shape financial aid policies and awarding methodologies, guide continuous improvement across operations and technology, and lead a high-performing team committed to service, collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence.
Key Areas of Responsibility:Strategic Leadership & Institutional Advising:- Advise university and Enrollment Management leadership on financial aid policies and strategies affecting enrollment, affordability, student success, and institutional resources.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic priorities for Enrollment Management and Services.
Financial Aid Strategy & Compliance:- Establish financial aid packaging methodologies and oversee federal, state, private, and institutional financial aid programs.
- Ensure financial aid operations and policies comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:- Lead continuous improvement of financial aid operations, technology, data use, compliance, and customer service practices.
- Exercise independent judgment in policy interpretation, awarding methodology, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
Organizational & Collaborative Leadership:- Lead a complex financial aid and scholarship operation while fostering service, collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence.
- Build strong partnerships across the university to advance shared enrollment and student success priorities.
If you are a strategic financial aid leader who can translate complex policy, data, and operational challenges into thoughtful strategies that advance affordability, enrollment, and student success, we encourage you to apply.
Other Responsibilities In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Other Required Qualifications - Progressive leadership in student financial aid administration within a complex, selective university environment, including leading and developing professional staff, building strong collaborative relationships, and advancing a culture of student-centered service.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal student financial aid programs, financial aid data processing, and computerized financial aid systems.
Preferred Qualifications - Success leveraging technology and data to improve financial aid operations and inform institutional decision-making.
- Proficiency with Oracle Campus Solutions or comparable financial aid management systems.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 09/04/2026
Anticipated Close Date 9/25/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV and contact information for at least three professional references.
Inquiries may be directed to Meena Raghavan, Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, at 919-513-5921 or
[email protected]This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Position Details
Position Number 00001628
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 320301 - Sch & Fin Aid Administration
