Director of Imagination Scholars

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Imagination Scholars, a signature initiative of the Office of the Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University designed to expand educational, professional, cultural, and global opportunities for talented first-generation students from rural communities and small towns.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, the Director is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, growth, and assessment of the Imagination Scholars Program. The Director leads a comprehensive four-year scholar experience encompassing recruitment and selection, academic and student success, mentorship, professional development, domestic and international experiences, internships, community impact, and alumni engagement.

The Director serves as the principal leader and institutional advocate for Imagination Scholars, building strategic relationships across the university and with corporations, foundations, alumni, government agencies, community organizations, international partners, and rural communities. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the program achieves measurable student outcomes, maintains strong fiscal and administrative practices, attracts external support, and develops into a sustainable and scalable model for expanding opportunity for students from rural communities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of the Chancellor provides executive leadership for North Carolina A&T State University and is responsible for the overall administration, strategic direction, and advancement of the institution. As the University's chief executive, the Chancellor represents NC A&T to its Board of Trustees, the University of North Carolina System, and external constituents, advancing the University's mission as a public, land-grant, historically Black, doctoral research university and its aspiration to achieve Carnegie R1 status. Within the Office of the Chancellor, the Chief of Staff coordinates university-wide initiatives and supports a campus environment characterized by integrity, fairness, and professionalism. The Imagination Scholars program is administered within this unit.

Minimum Requirements

Education
• A master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, education, or a related field is required from an accredited institution.

Experience
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student success, program management, experiential education, scholarship administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex student programs and working collaboratively across academic and administrative units.
• Experience coordinating student travel, internships, mentorship programs, study abroad, or other experiential learning opportunities is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, tracking program outcomes, developing partnerships, and preparing reports for leadership.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Education
• A doctoral degree in higher education, education, organizational leadership, or a related discipline is preferred from an accredited institution.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title
Director of Imagination Scholars

Position Number
007848

Recruitment Salary Range
86,000 to 92,000

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track
No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division
Chancellor

Organizational Location
Chancellor

Organizational Unit
Chancellor

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA3218

Open Date
09/24/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled
Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available
November 1, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 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

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41674