Admissions Counselor

Position Details

• Title:
  
  Admissions Counselor [POOL]
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Tenure Track
• Full‑Time Equivalent: 1 = 40 hours/week for 12 months
• Salary Range: $31,200 - $39,076

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Join NC Central University (NCCU), a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, with a legacy of excellence and transformation. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. Your professional growth will be nurtured and your contributions will shape the future for our students and the community we serve.

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions admits and serves an eligible, diverse student population regionally, nationally, and internationally. It embraces the university’s commitment to attain quality of students who can matriculate and graduate, maintains the integrity of the admissions process, and works to ensure eligible students have access to higher education.

This position will support the Undergraduate Admissions Office’s commitment to recruiting, evaluating, and enrolling a talented and diverse student body to enable NCCU to achieve its mission.

• Proven excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to present information in one‑on‑one settings and in small and large group situations to varied audiences.
• Prioritize tasks, plan work within program goals, make thoughtful decisions, work independently as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications:
  Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience in using a student information system (BANNER, DATATEL, Admission Pros, etc.).
• Excellent customer service, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Review and manage student applications, including contacting applicants and ensuring on‑time submission of required components.
• Implement recruitment strategies.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of all information, files, and records via the BANNER system.
• Be able and willing to travel frequently.

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of admissions experience preferred. Degree must be from an accredited institution. Experience involving public contact, oral and written communication, and interpretation of policies and procedures in higher education, teaching, student services, or related capacity preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

• Complete and submit an electronic application to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD‑214; those seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NG23A.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E‑Verify.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity employer under the policy of the State of North Carolina, committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Fully On‑site (dedicated office at Duty Station).

• Student recruitment and data functions with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: review, authenticate, and make official admissions decisions.
• Conduct research on assigned territories, perform analysis of admissions eligibility, and implement recruitment strategies including high school and community college visits.
• Manage additional recruitment market area:
  State of South Carolina, serve as MAR (Eagle In Flight) Coordinator involved in data management and student/family follow up.
• Increase responsibilities with admissions processing: make decisions for additional alphabets.
• Serve as Alumni Liaison for scheduling and conducting HEART training for alumni, faculty, and staff; maintain data, certify trainees, and respond to admissions material requests.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

• DD‑214 (Veterans Only)
• Letter of Recommendation (1 &
  2)
• NGB
  23A or NGB
  22/DD256 (National Guard Only)