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Senior Coordinator
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC (In Person)
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Senior Coordinator Be a Tar Heel! 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 Office of Distinguished Scholarships is located within Honors Carolina, the University's premier academic program for undergraduate students. Honors Carolina's mission is audacious and direct: to provide students a guided journey toward a purposeful life and successful career. We deliver on that promise with a roster of more than 200 specialized honors seminars offered each year, a roster of study abroad programs that ring the globe, and personalized academic advising that is interwoven with career coaching, The Office of Distinguished Scholarships is integral to this work. It embodies Honors Carolina's commitment to making life-defining academic opportunities available to the broadest possible cross section of both currently enrolled students and recent graduates. Position Summary This is a student-facing position that serves as the initial point of contact for students seeking information related to nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. The position provides high-level guidance to students on award availability, eligibility criteria, application timelines, and selection processes. It has autonomy to select students for referral to more senior-level ODS staff (the executive director and part-time faculty director) for more specific, individualized support. The position has primary responsibility for broadly publicizing the Office of Distinguished Scholarships, its services, and opportunities to current students and recent graduates. Excellent communication skills are required, as this position will routinely make classroom presentations; organize campus-wide information sessions; develop targeted programs for first generation students, transfer students, and military-affiliated students; and maintain close collaborative relationships with key campus partners, including various student clubs and associations, to the Morehead-Cain Foundation, the Robertson Scholars Program, the Chancellor's Sciences Scholars Program, and UNC Global Affairs. This position supports the on-campus candidate selection process for awards that require institutional endorsement (such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, Fulbright, Boren, and Churchill Scholarships). This includes convening faculty-staff selection committees and organizing the in-person interviews that are integral to identifying the University's nominees. The position creates and maintains a repository of student-centered resources, including handouts, tipsheets, award guides, how-to modules, and videos. It also maintains accurate records related to past award winners, comprehensive institutional award statistics, and comparative data on distinguished scholarship programs at peer institutions. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences Experience providing one-on-one advising to college students on national scholarships and fellowships or related university academic support experience.