Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Position:
Student Admissions Counselor – Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Location: North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (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.

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• Coordination – Operations: Manage office travel, including the recruitment calendar, 500+ travel requests, event payments, alumni correspondence, and data‑driven recruitment decisions.
• Leadership: Directly supervise the campus tour coordinator and eagle ambassadors; act as backup to the coordinator; serve as acting Director in the Director’s and Associate Director’s absence.
• Administrative: Participate in the Undergraduate Admissions leadership team and serve as Eagle Preview (Open House) Committee Chair for Fall/Spring programs.
• Knowledge – Program: Collect, analyze, and report travel and campus tour data; assist long‑range planning and goal setting; coordinate recruitment data entry in CRM and other databases.
• Work Coordination: Recruit students and manage applicant records within a geographic territory; be available for in‑state and out‑of‑state travel during fall and spring.
• Administrative Support: Provide training and guidance to admissions staff on travel processes; support the campus tour coordinator with training for eagle ambassadors, EA meetings, fundraising, and end‑of‑year programming.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Logical reasoning to evaluate decisions and alternatives.
• Effective presentation skills in one‑on‑one, small and large group settings.
• Prioritization, planning, and independent decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with student information systems (BANNER, DATATEL, Admission Pros, etc.).
• Team collaboration and customer‑service orientation.
• Public speaking proficiency in diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, organization, time‑management, and confidentiality management.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and frequent travel.
• Staff training and supervision capability.

• Bachelor’s degree required (accredited institution); 3+ years of admissions, management, or program coordination experience preferred.

• Experience in higher‑education services, student services, or related educational capacity preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer. NCCU is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. All personnel matters are administered in accordance with this policy.

Open Date:
February 13, 2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes