Admissions Counselor
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Position Information
Position Number | 999786 |
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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. |
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Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates | |
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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% |
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Key Responsibility | Recruitment |
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Percentage Of Time | 25% |
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Key Responsibility | Counseling |
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Percentage Of Time | 25% |
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Key Responsibility | Admissions Decisions |
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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 |
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Work Environment | Inside - F, Outside - O, Overtime - O |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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
- Indeed.com
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Other
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If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
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Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe your previous Admissions or Enrollment Management experience?
(Open Ended Question)
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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