Job Details

Admissions Counselor

Position Number: 5697867
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The University is seeking a dynamic and innovative visionary to serve as an informational representative with prospective students, parents, and high school counselors. The counselor will manage an assigned geographic territory to recruit a diverse, qualified, and talented group of students to the university.

Minimum Education/Experience:

A Bachelor's degree
Outstanding public speaking, oral and written skills, excellent computer skills, outstanding customer service skills
A valid driver's license.
Fluency in Spanish is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Serves as a member of the Admissions Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment objectives for the university; Reviews, authenticates and makes official admissions decisions on behalf of the university; Conducts research on assigned territories and performs analysis of admissions eligibility; Implements recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in the assigned territory to include high school and community college visits. Willingness to be present at evening and/or weekend programs, activities and meetings. Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of all information, files, and records via the BANNER system required. Be able and willing to travel frequently. Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including word, power point, and excel. Experience in using a student information system (BANNER, DATATEL, Admission Pros, etc..). Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one settings, as well as in small and large group situations, to a variety of audiences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-Employment Requirements:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

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 and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.