At Morehead-Cain, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member can thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career journey, we invite you to explore how you can be part of our mission to identify, invest in, and empower a community of dynamic, purpose-driven leaders.
Don’t see a relevant position? Share your resume and cover letter with us! We’re always eager to connect with talented individuals who are passionate about contributing to the team. Please send your information to info@moreheadcain.org, and we will keep it on file for future opportunities. Thank you for your interest in being a part of Morehead-Cain.
Open Positions
Scholar Recruitment & Selection Officer
The Position: Assists with all aspects of the recruitment and selection process to attract and identify the most promising future leaders from all backgrounds to Morehead-Cain and UNC. The position reports to the Director of Recruitment & Selection and works closely with the entire Foundation staff to support and strengthen the Morehead-Cain experience. The Scholar Recruitment & Selection Officer will be responsible for contributing to and/or leading projects and processes to support the work of the Selections team, including recruiting, evaluating, selecting, and enrolling an extraordinary incoming cohort of scholars annually. The successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships with school educators and administrators and engaging with students and families to attract the applicants best fit to our mission. They will be expected to work as part of a team, leverage technology and virtual tools, and effectively prioritize duties to support the goals of Morehead-Cain and the University of North Carolina in enrolling highly qualified, diverse, and inspiring young leaders from across the globe. Strong candidates will be excited to work with students and constituents from a wide range of backgrounds.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position:
- Has a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in selective admissions, college advising, or talent identification
- Enjoys working with college-bound students and undergraduates
- Brings deep curiosity about leadership potential, character, and talent identification
- Will have an interest in increasing access to higher education for exceptional young leaders from historically underrepresented groups
- Is solutions-oriented and has strong organizational and process management skills
- Possesses excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Welcomes collaborating with others and embraces a growth mindset
- Effectively builds lasting, win-win partnerships with stakeholders
Candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated self-starters with excellent relationship-building skills. Experience in college admissions or advising (either in a secondary school or community-based organization) is preferred, and facility with technology is desired. A bachelor’s degree is required. The job requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to work some evenings and weekends. Off campus recruitment travel is required. This position is in-person and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The successful candidate must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire. Morehead-Cain is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to hiring@moreheadcain.org.