Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist

Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist

Position Information

Position Number 998141

Functional Title Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist

Position Type Administration - Staff

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

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 is recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the NY Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal. It is designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University and has a portfolio of more than $67M in research 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

In the Bryan School of Business & Economics, we create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business. We emphasize hands-on projects, global experiences, and community outreach to develop principled leaders and problem solvers with a global perspective and a commitment to improve organizations and communities.

Position Summary

The Recruiting and Academic Advising Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Online Programs in the Bryan School of Business and Economics. The primary responsibilities include recruiting potential online students into the Bryan School (at virtual and in-person events), providing pre-admission advising to online students, and advising enrolled online campus students in the Bryan School.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in recruitment activities, including responding to email and web inquiries quickly; presenting at virtual information sessions for prospective students; presenting or working at on-campus school and university transfer events and events with community college partners; and engaging in post-event follow-up with prospective students from all events. These may include evening and weekend recruitment commitments.
• Engage with prospective students to encourage and assist them through the application process.
• Assist prospective undergraduate students with understanding transfers, major selection, financial aid and scholarships, and other pre-enrollment issues to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assist enrolled online undergraduate students with course selection and pathway planning, academic goal setting, and development.
• Assist with first-year and transfer new student orientations, as well as participate in advising and registration sessions for returning and readmitted students each semester.
• Utilize technology to communicate with students in the most effective ways.

The following attributes are important for success in this role:

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to embrace innovative recruiting and advising practices using technology
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment and contribute to the mission and vision
• Adept at interacting with others in a professional and collaborative manner
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student recruitment or student advising in a higher education setting
• Proven experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days/evenings/weekends as needed

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
• Experience working with online students and student recruitment
• Profic…