Director of Carolina Covenant Program
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks innovative, energetic, and accomplished candidates for the position of Director of the Carolina Covenant Program within the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. The Carolina Covenant is a unique combination scholarship and academic/personal support program which focuses on both access and student success. This program, along with other scholarship and aid programs, enable the University to enroll the best students from across North Carolina and beyond regardless of their family means. In addition to financial support, the program provides crucial academic and personal support services to approximately 2,500 Carolina Scholars. These support services are provided by administrative and academic staff and by over 70 faculty and staff mentors who work closely with Scholars to maximize their success in completing their undergraduate degree program.
Reporting to the Associate Provost of Scholarships and Student Aid, this leadership position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Covenant program other than the awarding of financial aid and scholarships. This includes overseeing the academic and personal support services provided to the Scholars, including the recruitment and training of mentors, the development of support programs and/or connection to existing campus programs and services, the academic counseling and support of individual Scholars, the monitoring of the Scholars’ academic progress and success, the evaluation and reporting of program results, relationship building and advocacy for the program and scholarship, and the structuring of academic intervention programs.
In addition to the Director, the Covenant staff includes two Academic Program Directors that are responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of academic support services provided to the Scholars, an Associate Director of Financial Aid, a part-time learning specialist, a faculty liaison, three work-study assistants and an administrative coordinator. In addition, over 70 staff and faculty members serve as mentors for the students.
Educational RequirementsPost-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant undergraduate degree and relevant experience in substitution.
Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants for the position must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in higher education. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: A record of success in leading, educating, and training a large professional staff; Excellent communications and public relations skills; A thorough knowledge of financial aid programs; An uncompromising commitment to quality service and student advocacy; and Experience with the application of information technology to the financial aid process. The position also requires an individual with a good eye for detail, exceptional organizational and time-management skills, and a strong work ethic.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special InstructionsPlease submit a résumé, three references, and a cover letter that explains in detail why you are interested in the position and how your experiences and achievements have prepared you to excel in it.
Quick Link http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/154387 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Missy Pyecha, HR Specialist Department Contact Telephone or Email mpyecha@admissions.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf 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.
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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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