Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development (Grant Writer)
Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Job Details
- Department: SW-School of Social Work-380100
- Career Area: Academic Administration
- Posting Open Date: 08/05/2026
- Application Deadline: 09/02/2026
- Open Until Filled: No
- Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
- Working Title: Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development (Grant Writer)
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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work reports directly to the Director of Student Leadership and Development and plays a key role in advancing student success, leadership development, and professional preparation across undergraduate and graduate programs. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and expanding innovative opportunities that strengthen student leadership, enhance professional development, and enrich the educational experience for social work students. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, community partners, alumni, and students, the Assistant Director helps create a dynamic learning environment that prepares emerging social work leaders for impactful careers in practice, policy, advocacy, research, and community engagement.
Approximately 70% of the position is dedicated to grant development, resource cultivation, and long-term program sustainability. The Assistant Director identifies and pursues federal, state, foundation, and private funding opportunities; develops competitive grant proposals; cultivates strategic partnerships with external stakeholders; and implements sustainability strategies that expand and strengthen student leadership initiatives, fellowship programs, and financial support opportunities. This position also evaluates program outcomes, prepares reports for funders, and works collaboratively with School leadership to ensure programs remain innovative, scalable, and financially sustainable.
Approximately 25% of the position focuses on assisting with the management and implementation of the School’s Student Leadership and Development initiatives under the supervision of the Director. Responsibilities include supporting student recruitment and selection processes, coordinating leadership programming, monitoring student participation and progress, assisting with budget and stipend administration, evaluating program outcomes, and providing individualized support to students participating in leadership and professional development opportunities. The Assistant Director also contributes to strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and operational oversight of leadership initiatives.
As part of these management responsibilities, the Assistant Director provides support for the Golden Policy Fellowship Program, one of several signature student leadership initiatives within the School. In collaboration with the Director of Student Leadership and Development, the Assistant Director assists with recruitment, onboarding, student advising, programming, stipend administration, partnership development, and program evaluation to ensure fellows receive comprehensive academic and professional support throughout their participation.
The Golden Policy Fellowship Program prepares future social workers to lead systems change through direct practice, community engagement, management, and policy leadership. The program strengthens North Carolina’s child and family well-being workforce by preparing highly skilled professionals committed to serving children, youth, and families across the state. Fellows may receive up to $30,000 in financial support over three years, including a $10,000 post-graduation investment for graduates who obtain employment in underserved North Carolina communities.
The remaining 5% of the position is dedicated to other duties as assigned, including representing the School on committees and workgroups, participating in special projects and events, supporting divisional initiatives, and contributing to the School’s mission of student success, community engagement, and organizational excellence.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing programs, initiatives, or projects in higher education, nonprofit, government, workforce development, human services, or related settings.
- Experience coordinating program operations and multiple concurrent projects, including planning, implementation, tracking, evaluation, and reporting.
- Experience developing, writing, editing, and coordinating grant proposals, funding requests, or other external funding applications.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to assess program outcomes, inform decision-making, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, presentations, and correspondence for diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, student leadership initiatives, or community-based activities.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, students, community partners, funding agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using databases, survey tools, and project management software.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of program activities, events, and student engagement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Higher Education, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting workforce development initiatives, student success programs, fellowships, scholarships, internships, apprenticeships, or other career pathway programs.
- Demonstrated success securing grant funding from foundations, corporations, government agencies, or other external funding sources.
- Experience managing grant-funded programs, including compliance, budget oversight, reporting requirements, and funder relations.
- Experience developing and monitoring program budgets and financial tracking systems related to grants or sponsored programs.
- Project management experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving multiple departments, community partners, and external organizations.
- Experience planning and coordinating conferences, trainings, workshops, large-scale events, or professional development programs.
- Experience coordinating contracts, vendor relationships, speaker logistics, and event-related documentation and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of higher education student support services, community engagement strategies, and workforce development best practices.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
- Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
- Type of Institution: Public, four-year
- Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
- Faculty: 3,000
- Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
- Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
- Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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