The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for Assistant Director at Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center Full Time

Position Number:

000754

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

Assistant Director

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hours per week:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

Enrollment Management (Adm)

Work Location:

Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center

Salary Range:

$50,000 – $54,000

Primary Purpose of Department:

The mission of the Undergraduate Admissions Office is to meet the established University enrollment goals by recruiting undergraduate applicants. Our goal is to recruit applicants who can contribute to and profit from the University in academic programs and activities; assisting prospects and applicants in realizing their academic ambitions through counseling; accurately and efficiently reviewing academic credentials and notifying applicants of decisions; and providing the University community with data necessary for advising and enrollment planning.
Our mission statement is “to provide quality service, promote quality service, promote educational opportunities and facilitate enrollment at the University”
We value our position as the first contact a prospective student or the general public may have with the University. Providing timely and accurate information and effectively monitoring the admissions process is critical to the successful recruitment of qualified students. Functionally, the office staff works closely with the faculty and support units on campus and with high school counselors, parents, and community college counselors off-campus

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director represents the admissions office and the University in a variety of settings on and off campus without any supervision and must make decisions to conduct oneself appropriately and responsibly, commit accurate information about the University, admissions, financial aid, and majors to the public, give recommendations to and counsel prospective students, families, school counselors and other public audiences. In addition, Assistant Directors plan, implement and administer programs and initiatives designed to target, recruit and enroll new undergraduates.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

Advise and counsel prospective freshman and transfer applicants regarding educational opportunities at UNC Charlotte, admission criteria, policies and application procedures.
Some recruitment travel in the fall and spring. Responsible for planning and preparing for assigned travel. Manage and implement projects and/or programs geared toward the recruitment of new students. Read and evaluate applications for admission for freshmen and transfer students.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master’s Degree required, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

3-5 years of college admissions experience with increasing levels of responsibility in college admissions.
Willingness to travel domestically and work non-traditional hours as needed, a valid passport and driver’s license is required.

Special Notes to Applicants:

• Information about the university’s benefits package can be found at https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits.
• The finalist will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.
  * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Posting Open Date:

04/28/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes