Admissions Counselor

Posting DetailsPosition InformationWorking Title Admissions CounselorPosition Number 717418Appointment Type Permanent - Full TimeTenure Track NoFTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 monthsIf time limited, duration datePosition OverviewBe an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (https://www.nccu.edu/we-are-nccu) (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.Visit NCCU .edu .Primary 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 ApplicantsNCCU will be recruiting for four (3) positions total: 717418, 600504, and 617393Applicants only need to apply once to be considered for either of the (4) positions. Applicants who have already applied, need not reapply to be considered.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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 Central 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.Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

NC State – Health Benefits

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

11-12 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.

Applicant 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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