Job Details
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.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
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.
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
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 mraghav3@ncsu.edu
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 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
EEO:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We're also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State's 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow's challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed "the library of the future."
In Raleigh and Around the World
It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
- No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 4 best city for jobs (Glassdoor.com, 2017)
- No. 4 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
- Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
- Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country's best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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