Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Position:
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions (

Working Title:

Student Admissions Counselor)

Position Number: 617391 | Salary Range: $34,187 – $52,269 | FLSA:
Exempt | Appointment Type:
Tenure‑Track | FTE: 1 (40 hrs/week)

Location:

Durham, North Carolina

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! 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.

The Assistant Director – Undergraduate Admissions will focus heavily on managing travel processes to include managing the annual recruitment calendar, responding to 500+ travel requests from internal and external respondents, processing event payments, corresponding with alumni to assist with recruitment efforts, and utilizing data to inform decisions under the direction of the Associate Director. This position will directly supervise the campus tour coordinator who oversees the campus tour process and the programs student ambassadors.

The Assistant Director will serve as the back‑up to the campus tour coordinator in the absence of the campus tour coordinator. This position will also serve as acting Associate Director in the absence of the Associate Director and acting Director in the absence of both the Director and Associate Director.

• Proven excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one settings, as well as in small and large group situations, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, plan work within the larger context of known program goals, make thoughtful decisions, and work independently on occasion.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience in using a student information system (BANNER, DATATEL, Admission Pros, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service, oral communication, and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a broad range of administrators, staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
• Comfortable with public speaking in large and small group settings.
• Ability to engage with a variety of populations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, organization, and time‑management skills and have the ability to prioritize and balance responsibilities.
• Review and manage student applications, including contacting applicants regarding procedure compliance, offering guidance, and ensuring on‑time submission of required components.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of all information, files, and records via the BANNER system.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and willingness to travel on a frequent basis if necessary.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and student employees; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Bachelor’s degree required with at least 3 years of admissions and/or management/program coordination experience preferred. Degree must be received from an appropriately accredited institution. Experience involving public contact, oral and written communication and the interpretation of policies and procedures preferable in higher education, the field of teaching, student…