Western Carolina University
Assistant Director of University Scholarships - #261088
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723
Assistant Director of University Scholarships - #261088
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Review of applications is anticipated to begin in January 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been selected.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of work references (with complete contact information).
For questions or additional information, please contact Mike Langford at malangford@email.wcu.edu.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. The purpose of this position is to counsel prospective and current students/families on all aspects of financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts, and to participate in outreach activities and presentations to encourage timely completion of the financial aid and scholarship application processes. This includes in-person meetings, open houses, phone and email conversations, and other venues as required.
This position also serves as a primary liaison in the management and administration of WCU scholarships working closely with representatives of academic colleges and/or departments in the review and selection of scholarship candidates. This position may also have assigned duties related to the administration and/or processing of state and other external scholarship programs.
Additionally, this position will provide administrative backup for federal, state, and institutional financial aid including completion of federal financial aid forms (FAFSA), verification and professional judgment of students’ financial aid applications, awarding of financial aid on behalf of the University—including special populations of students.
Responsibilities
Counsel prospective and current students/families on all aspects of financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts.
Conduct outreach activities and presentations to encourage timely completion of application processes.
Participate in in-person meetings, open houses, phone and email conversations, and other venues as required.
Act as a primary liaison in the management and administration of WCU scholarships.
Collaborate with academic colleges and/or departments in the review and selection of scholarship candidates.
Administer and/or process state and other external scholarship programs.
Provide administrative backup for federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
Complete federal financial aid forms (FAFSA) and verify student applications.
Award financial aid on behalf of the University, including special populations of students.
Minimum Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Preferred Qualifications Preference given to applicants with a master’s degree and prior experience in higher education, specifically experience in a scholarships or financial aid capacity. Experience with automated financial aid systems such as Banner is desirable. This position requires a highly organized person with the ability to multitask. Strong customer service background is a must with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Position Details
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Salary Range: $45,000 - $47,608
Work Location: Cullowhee, NC (on-site)
Application Instructions Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Review of applications is anticipated to begin in January 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been selected. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of work references (with complete contact information).
For questions or additional information, please contact Mike Langford at malangford@email.wcu.edu.
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year.
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list; WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list; WCU was ranked 97 out of the 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
Eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
List of references
Optional Documents Optional Documents may be submitted in order to strengthen your application.
Supplemental Questions
Do you require sponsorship? Yes
No
Equal Opportunity Employer Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Student Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at
University Annual Safety Report
or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
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Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of work references (with complete contact information).
For questions or additional information, please contact Mike Langford at malangford@email.wcu.edu.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. The purpose of this position is to counsel prospective and current students/families on all aspects of financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts, and to participate in outreach activities and presentations to encourage timely completion of the financial aid and scholarship application processes. This includes in-person meetings, open houses, phone and email conversations, and other venues as required.
This position also serves as a primary liaison in the management and administration of WCU scholarships working closely with representatives of academic colleges and/or departments in the review and selection of scholarship candidates. This position may also have assigned duties related to the administration and/or processing of state and other external scholarship programs.
Additionally, this position will provide administrative backup for federal, state, and institutional financial aid including completion of federal financial aid forms (FAFSA), verification and professional judgment of students’ financial aid applications, awarding of financial aid on behalf of the University—including special populations of students.
Responsibilities
Counsel prospective and current students/families on all aspects of financial aid, scholarships, and student accounts.
Conduct outreach activities and presentations to encourage timely completion of application processes.
Participate in in-person meetings, open houses, phone and email conversations, and other venues as required.
Act as a primary liaison in the management and administration of WCU scholarships.
Collaborate with academic colleges and/or departments in the review and selection of scholarship candidates.
Administer and/or process state and other external scholarship programs.
Provide administrative backup for federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
Complete federal financial aid forms (FAFSA) and verify student applications.
Award financial aid on behalf of the University, including special populations of students.
Minimum Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Preferred Qualifications Preference given to applicants with a master’s degree and prior experience in higher education, specifically experience in a scholarships or financial aid capacity. Experience with automated financial aid systems such as Banner is desirable. This position requires a highly organized person with the ability to multitask. Strong customer service background is a must with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Position Details
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12
Salary Range: $45,000 - $47,608
Work Location: Cullowhee, NC (on-site)
Application Instructions Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Review of applications is anticipated to begin in January 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been selected. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of work references (with complete contact information).
For questions or additional information, please contact Mike Langford at malangford@email.wcu.edu.
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year.
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list; WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list; WCU was ranked 97 out of the 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
Eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume
List of references
Optional Documents Optional Documents may be submitted in order to strengthen your application.
Supplemental Questions
Do you require sponsorship? Yes
No
Equal Opportunity Employer Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Student Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at
University Annual Safety Report
or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
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