Associate Vice Provost and Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid

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.

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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