Graduate Admissions Specialist

Position Number:

999811

Graduate Admissions Specialist

Staff

EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Graduate School performs all administrative functions related to graduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Almost 25% of all students at UNCG are graduate students, and 23% of all degrees earned have been at the graduate level. The Graduate School is responsible for creating and maintaining the official graduate student database within the Universitiy’s Banner Student Information System for access by all other concerned units on campus.

All admissions, activities and issues related to enrolled students, clearance for graduation, assistanships, fellowships, scholarships, health insurance, and awards are administered by the Graduate School.

This position is located within the graduate admissions unit. It is responsible for managing the application process (compiling, organizing, monitoring, auditing, communicating, etc.) for a designated group of graduate programs. This position also assists in retention efforts of the Graduate School by identifying potential students needing additional assistance and directing them to the appropriate staff or office.

• Bachelor’s Degree

$47,972

Graduate School - 11401

08/25/2026

09/01/2026

No

1.000

Permanent

12

Non-Exempt

40%

Manage the application process for students applying to selected graduate programs and for non-degree seeking students pursuing graduate level courses.

• Use Slate and Banner technology, as well as other office equipment, to ensure that applications are processed in a timely manner with accuracy and in alignment with requirements for individual graduate programs and the policies/procedures established within the Graduate School.
• Enter data correctly and/or interpret information on screens to reveal in-depth knowledge of the Banner Student Information module and Slate software.
• Use standard office equipment (computer, printer, copier, scanner, etc.).
• Remain organized and set priorities appropriately when multiple demands are placed on employee’s time.
• Establish a daily routine to meet usual demands of position yet remain flexible enough to deal with immediate urgency’s that may take priority.
• Identify issues or problems related to use of software and with student applications processes and choose appropriate course of action for resolution of the issues.
• Follow processing guidelines established in The Graduate School to provide timely and high-quality performance.
• Use sound judgment in determining which problems can be resolved individually and when consultation with others is needed.
• Participate in team efforts to improve processes related to applications and admission of graduate students, taking initiative to ask questions, make suggestions, and test new processes.
• Remain reliable in attendance and in attention to Graduate School…