**Posting Details** Position Information **Position/Classification Title** Student Admissions Counselor **Working Title** Admissions Counselor **Position Number** 617390 **FLSA** Exempt **Appointment Type** Permanent - Full Time **Tenure Track** No **FTE** 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months **If time limited, duration date** **Department Hiring Range** $31,200 - $39,076 **EEO-1 Category** Professionals **SOC Code** 21-1012 - Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Position Overview **Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!** Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (https://www.nccu.edu/we-are-nccu) (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU .edu . **Primary Function of Organizational Unit** The Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruits, admits, and serves an eligible, diverse student population regionally, nationally, and internationally. It embraces the university’s commitment to attain the quality of students who are able to matriculate and graduate. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions also maintains the integrity of the admissions process; thus ensuring efficient and systematic evaluation of credentials. Through multipe recruitment strategies, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions works to ensure that eligible student have access to higher education. **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. **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. **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. **Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation** A valid driver’s license. **Equal Opportunity Employer** 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. Primary Responsibilities and Duties **Function** Administrative **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** Work closely with the Associate Director of Admissions and Director Admissions. The person should be an energetic and enthusiastic individual who will articulate admissions policies and procedures to students, parents and counselors by participating in university undergraduate admissions recruitment activities, including college day/night programs, individual visits to secondary and post secondary institutions, alumni meetings, campus visit programs, and other events as required. Recruitment activities will involve extensive travel, both in-state and out-of-state, and considerable public speaking in both English and Spanish, including conducting information sessions on campus for prospective students and their parents. **Function** Public Service **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** Recruit students and manage applicant records within an assigned geographic territory, in-state and/or out-of-state travel may be required during the fall and spring. **Function** Research **Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.** Collect and interpret data with the direction of Associate Director to produce annual travel and campus tour reports. Assist in long range planning and goal setting for related campus tours. Posting Detail Information **Posting Number** EPA03165P **Open Date** 04/17/2024 **Date desired for closing or initial review** **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Date Position Available** **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. **Applicant Documents** **Required Documents** 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate) 4. List of References **Optional Documents** 1. Other Document 2. DD-214 (Veterans Only) 3. NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only) **Supplemental Questions** Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. *Do you speak Spanish Fluently? 2. Yes 3. No 1801 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC, 27707 // 919-530-6334 //© 2015 NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active.