The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid works to ensure that qualified students have the opportunity to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regardless of their ability to pay. The office serves students at all levels, including graduate and professional school students and coordinates all student financial support for the campus. The office assists in the recruitment, retention and success of students while maximizing available funds, exercising good stewardship of those funds, and performing related research, analysis and program evaluation in support of long-range enrollment and campus goals. In addition, the office provides academic and co-circular support services for scholarships, provides financial literacy and educational tools, and partners with faculty and other student success areas across campus to provide excellent service to low- and middle-income students and other scholarship recipients. The work of the office is public in nature and closely scrutinized by students and their families, lawmakers, faculty and staff at the University, and by the media (local, regional, and national).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Financial Well-Being. This position reports directly to the Director of Financial Well-Being. This is a unique opportunity to lead Financial Well-Being programming and develop student teams. This candidate will oversee the innovative peer coaching model for educating students, using research-based best practices in program delivery and design. The candidate will also be charged with developing campus-wide partnerships to ensure the needs of various student populations are communicated and addressed. This includes a focus on implementation and delivery of a proactive student-centered model that advances student skills and competencies around financial literacy. Financial well-being initiatives will ultimately enable and empower students to make informed decisions regarding personal finances throughout their academic journey and beyond.

The Enrollment Division includes the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of the University Registrar, and the Carolina College Advising Corps.
As a leader in Financial Well-Being, the Assistant Director will support the vision and goals of the University and the Division. Specifically, the Assistant Director will:

Lead the Peer Financial Coaching program, assist with and contribute to the student financial well-being strategy and plan. This includes hiring, training, mentoring and developing the team of peer financial coaches, identifying, prioritizing, and implementing key financial well-being initiatives based on student needs, research, financial regulations, and best practices.

Develop a robust feedback loop to assess the quality of the workshops, coaching sessions, and literacy information using surveys, forums, and interviews with students.

Conduct workshops and produce audio and/or digital media on financial well-being and stability topics and offer group and one-on-one coaching sessions to educate students on a myriad of financial management topics.

Support in the development of an innovative outreach and education plan that includes social media and other student engagement platforms.

Maintain a central repository of available financial coaching resources for students to easily access (ex: via learning management system, the portal, etc.).

Support the creation of partnerships with student organizations, academic departments, and campus offices to integrate financial well-being and literacy into course offerings and the overall student experience.

Identify external organizations and community partners to work with to expand the financial well-being program and available student resources.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.

*At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in financial education, counseling, or related areas.
*Strong knowledge of financial education and literacy, including personal finance principles, budgeting, debt management, and other financial topics relevant to students.
*Familiarity with student financial literacy programs, scholarships, and student loans.
*Experience building and cultivating partnerships with constituents across campus and outside of the university.
*Demonstrated experience leading student staff.
*Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse student populations.
*Experience developing and implementing program assessments and using data to inform strategy and practice.
*Hours - Availability/flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

*Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to financial education and counseling, as well as student records.
*Knowledge of student development theory and understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by college students.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.