The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The purpose of this position is to counsel prospective and current students/families on all aspects of financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts, as well as participate in outreach activities and presentations to encourage timely completion of the financial aid and scholarship application processes. This includes in-person meetings, open houses, phone and email conversations, and other venues as required.

This position also serves as a primary liaison in the management and administration of WCU scholarships working closely with representatives of academic colleges and/or departments in the review and selection of scholarship candidates. This position will also have assigned duties related to the administration and/or processing of state and other external scholarship programs.

Additionally, this position will provide administrative backup for federal, state, and institutional financial aid including: completion of federal financial aid forms (FAFSA); verification and professional judgment of students’ financial aid applications; awarding of financial aid on behalf of the University- including special populations of students.

Minimum qualifications for the Assistant Director of University Scholarships position include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in business, education, higher education, administration, or an appropriate student services related field.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preference given to applicants with a master’s degree and prior experience in higher education, specifically experience in a scholarships or financial aid capacity. Experience with automated financial aid systems such as Banner is desirable. This position requires a highly organized person with the ability to multitask. Strong customer service background is a must with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Permanent Full-Time

12

08/29/2024

Yes

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of work references (with complete contact information).

For questions or additional information, please contact the University Scholarships Office at 828-227-7290.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.