Posting DetailsPosition InformationWorking Title Admissions CounselorPosition Number 717418Appointment Type Permanent - Full TimeTenure Track NoFTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 monthsIf time limited, duration datePosition OverviewPrimary Function of Organizational UnitThe Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruits, admits, and serves an eligible diverse student population regionally, nationally, and internationally. It embraces the university’s commitment to attain the quality of students who are able to matriculate and graduate. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also maintains the integrity of the admissions process, thus ensuring efficient and systematic evaluation of credentials. Through multiple recruitment strategies, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions works to ensure that eligible students have access to higher education.Primary Purpose of PositionThe university seeks a dynamic and innovative visionary to serve in an informational role with prospective students, parents and high school counselors. The counselor will manage a assigned geographic territory to recruit a diverse, qualified and talented group of students to the university. Additionally, the admissions counselor will assist with on-camps visitation programs, campus tours, conveying information about the university and the admissions process to prospective students, and parents by means of college fairs, school visits, written communication, e-mail, social media, telecounseling , yield activities and sponsoring the student-volunteer Eagle Ambassador program.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIdentifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory, develops recruitment strategies, plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable.Minimum Education/ExperienceA Bachelor’s degree, outstanding public speaking , oral and written skills, excellent computer skills, outstanding customer service skills and a valid driver’s license.Licenses or Certification required by Statute or RegulationNoEqual Opportunity EmployerNorth Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.Primary Responsibilities and DutiesFunction AdministrativeDescribe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.Serves as a member of the Admissions Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment objectives for the university. Reviews, authenticates and makes official admissions decision on behalf of the university.Function AdministrativeDescribe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.Serves at the MAR (Eagle In Flight) Coordinator which is heavily involved in data management and student/family follow up for this state approved program.Function AdministrativeDescribe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.Conducts research on assigned territories and performs analysis of admissions eligibility. Implements recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions eligibilty. Implements recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in the assigned territory to include high school and community college visits.Posting Detail InformationPosting Number EPA02951POpen Date 04/17/2024Date desired for closing or initial reviewClose DateOpen Until Filled YesDate Position AvailableSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsNoneApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References
Optional Documents
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
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