Graduate Admissions Specialist

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.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

* Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $47,972

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Graduate School - 11401

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40%

Key Responsibility

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…