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Admissions Counselor

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Position Information

Position Number 999786
Functional Title Admissions Counselor
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and recruiting potential applicants for admission as traditional first-time freshmen, transfers, and nontraditional adults; collecting and evaluating credentials; making decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission to UNCG; and positively affecting admitted students decisions to matriculate to UNCG. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions serves as a major public relations arm of the institution and helps to shape a positive image of the University through its interaction with parents, prospective students, high school and college counselors, alumni, and other external agencies. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions communicates to the public the academic, programmatic, and developmental offerings that UNCG provides for its students. Through its activities, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the University’s enrollment goals as they pertain to new traditional and nontraditional undergraduates.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to function as an Admissions Counselor for the office. This position will recruit and cultivate prospects, applicants, and admitted students through direct participation in a variety of activities, articulate admissions procedures and requirements to prospective students, parents, and counselors, evaluate credentials, and make independent decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission to UNCG, and positively affect admitted students’ decisions to matriculate to UNCG.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree, outstanding public speaking skills, excellent computer skills, and a valid driver’s license are required for this position. 
  • The position requires the ability to make independent decisions when interpreting policy and to make research-based decisions regarding the potential for success of specific recruitment initiatives.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $40,349
Org #-Department Undergraduate Admissions - 10202
Job Open Date 04/26/2024
For Best Consideration Date 04/26/2024
Job Close Date 05/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 50%
Key Responsibility
Recruitment
Essential Tasks
  • Recruiting and cultivating prospects, applicants, and admitted students through direct participation in a variety of activities.
  • Visiting Individual high schools and community colleges.
  • Attending college job fairs.
  • Sponsoring special recruitment events and open house programs.
  • Sending emails, writing letters, and placing calls to students.
  • Executing and managing a geographic territory.
  • Traveling extensively 7-9 weeks during the fall, and 5-6 weeks during the spring.
  • Provide support to the Assistant Directors in planning and executing targeted recruitment initiatives to increase UNCG’s enrollment.
  • Speaking publicly to audiences of up to 2,500 people.
  • May be assigned project management duties by the Senior Assistant Director, Senior Associate Director, or Director of Admissions.
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Counseling
Essential Tasks
  • Providing admitted students information on completing the enrollment process and serving as a referral to assist students on and off campus as needed.
  • Counseling students on how to improve their academic record and increase their chances of admission.
Percentage Of Time 25%
Key Responsibility
Admissions Decisions
Essential Tasks
  • Articulate admissions procedures and requirements to prospective students, parents, and counselors.
  • Evaluate credentials and make independent decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission.
  • Positively affect admitted students’ decisions to matriculate to UNCG.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R
Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - O, Overtime - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
    • SpartanTalent Website
    • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Other professional journal / website
    • NCWorks.gov
    • UNC School System Job Board
    • Personal Networking
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Indeed.com
    • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
    • Other
  2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Please describe your previous Admissions or Enrollment Management experience?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. This position requires extensive travel in/out of North Carolina. Additionally, evening and weekend hours related to recruitment programs. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?
    • yes
    • no