Assistant Director of Recruitment and Engagement

Posting Information

• Department School of Law-360001
• Career Area Student Services
• Posting Open Date 08/21/2026
• Final date to receive applications 09/03/2026
• Open Until Filled No
• Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title Assistant Director of Recruitment and Engagement
• Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number
• Vacancy
• Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
• FTE 1
• Hours per week 40
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range $55,000 - $75,000
• Proposed Start Date 09/14/2026

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship;

to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

• The Assistant Director of Recruitment and Engagement serves as the initial point of contact for prospective applicants/students who call, email, or visit the School of Law.
• They are responsible for counseling prospective students; implementing and running in-person visit programs; coordinating and managing two admitted student days; reviewing application files and making admission recommendations; coordinating registration and shipping materials for recruitment events; traveling nationally for recruitment events; serving as secondary database ( UNITE and SLATE ) processor and manager; and directing the Carolina Law Ambassadors program.
• The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Dean for Admissions and works closely with them on the overall efforts to recruit, admit, and enroll students to the School of Law who help us pursue and meet our mission.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

• Bachelor’s Degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• The position requires the ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as to work within a team when necessary; the maturity, confidence, and discretion in handling confidential materials and information as well as in interacting with prospective students, current law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and high-profile guests of the School of Law;
• The ability to manage work processes and shift priorities to meet the needs of the office on a day-to-day basis;
• The ability to make decisions on the fly according to policy and procedural guidelines;
• The ability to coordinate operations and manage work performance of staff…