Admissions Counselor

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 000927 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN07 Classification Title Student Services Specialist - Journey Working Title Admissions Counselor Salary Range $40,165 - $49,091 Anticipate Hiring Range $40,165 - $46,000 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Enrollment Management (Adm) Work Unit Undergraduate Admissions Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Primary Purpose of Position

This employee is responsible for communicating the admission policies, procedures, and opportunities available at the university to students, parents and community college personnel. The employee is responsible for making admissions decisions on first-year and transfer student applications. The employee has total authority to accept, deny or defer a student's application to the university. The decision and evaluation made by this employee commits UNC Charlotte to a binding contract with the applicant. His/her decisions are not reviewed by his/her supervisor or the Director of Admissions. This will receive a year long training program to become an expert in the decision making field. The admission of students is essential to the mission of the university to educate the people in North Carolina and other states and nations. This position also assists with freshmen recruitment, travel, and application review as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or office management experience in the student services or related field; or equivalent.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Essential Job Duties

Counsel and advise prospective students on admissions requirements, policies, and procedures in-person, via phone, and email.

Render admissions decisions on applications for admission applying appropriate criteria and using discernment and good judgment

Conduct on and off-campus information sessions for prospective students

Conduct recruitment visits at assigned schools in the territory. Develop relationships with school counselors.

Develop a communication plan for the territory

Other Work Responsibilities

Assist with event coordination as needed.

Manage a high volume of phone calls and emails

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Bachelor's degree required, Related experience working with high school/college students in admission or advising roles preferred. Written and oral communication skills

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center Posting date 01/14/2023 Closing date 01/29/2023 Proposed Hire Date 02/06/2023 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: 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), addresses, 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 ​.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

Do not write ‘see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

UNC Charlotte Website

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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Please describe your work with high school and/or college students in an admissions/advising capacity.

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Please describe your experience with public speaking.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Contact Information for References