Director of Imagination Scholars

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Imagination Scholars, a signature initiative of the Office of the Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University designed to expand educational, professional, cultural, and global opportunities for talented first-generation students from rural communities and small towns.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, the Director is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, growth, and assessment of the Imagination Scholars Program. The Director leads a comprehensive four-year scholar experience encompassing recruitment and selection, academic and student success, mentorship, professional development, domestic and international experiences, internships, community impact, and alumni engagement.

The Director serves as the principal leader and institutional advocate for Imagination Scholars, building strategic relationships across the university and with corporations, foundations, alumni, government agencies, community organizations, international partners, and rural communities. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the program achieves measurable student outcomes, maintains strong fiscal and administrative practices, attracts external support, and develops into a sustainable and scalable model for expanding opportunity for students from rural communities.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of the Chancellor provides executive leadership for North Carolina A&T State University and is responsible for the overall administration, strategic direction, and advancement of the institution. As the University's chief executive, the Chancellor represents NC A&T to its Board of Trustees, the University of North Carolina System, and external constituents, advancing the University's mission as a public, land-grant, historically Black, doctoral research university and its aspiration to achieve Carnegie R1 status. Within the Office of the Chancellor, the Chief of Staff coordinates university-wide initiatives and supports a campus environment characterized by integrity, fairness, and professionalism. The Imagination Scholars program is administered within this unit.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• A master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, education, or a related field is required from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student success, program management, experiential education, scholarship administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing complex student programs and working collaboratively across academic and administrative units.
• Experience coordinating student travel, internships, mentorship programs, study abroad, or other experiential learning opportunities is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, tracking program outcomes, developing partnerships, and preparing reports for leadership.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Education

• A doctoral degree in higher education, education, organizational leadership, or a related discipline is preferred from an accredited institution.

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title Director of Imagination Scholars Position Number 007848 Recruitment Salary Range 86,000 to 92,000 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length Organizational Division Chancellor Organizational Location Chancellor Organizational Unit Chancellor

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3218 Open Date 09/24/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available November 1, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41674

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your strengths in establishing and sustaining relationships with the community and organizations.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please indicate your years of experience in higher education with developing recruitment, retention, and academic advising strategies.

• No experience

• Less than three years

• Three to five years

• Five to seven years

• Seven to nine years

• Please indicate your experience mentoring high-achieving students:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 3 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 5 - 8 years

• 8 or more years

• How many years of budget management experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 - 2 years

• 3 - 4 years

• 5 years or more

• Collaboration is essential to addressing the goals of this position. What do you consider essential to collaboration?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)