Admission Counselor

UNC Overview

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Classification Title

Admission Counselor

Department

Admissions

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Position Summary

The Admission Counselor's main objective is to recruit students and follow through with the admissions process until students' matriculate. This position evaluates students' academic credentials and makes decisions regarding the individuals' admissibility to the University according to current admissions criteria and the University of North Carolina system requirements. This position has the authority to bind the institution to admissions decisions.

Assigned to a specific geographical territory, the Admission Counselor carries comprehensive territory management responsibilities for all recruitment and communication activities in order to meet the university enrollment goals, including counseling, recruiting, and evaluating prospective students who express interest in UNC Asheville. All of these actions require interpersonal, computer and organizational skills.

This position also involves outreach actions to increase awareness of UNC Asheville with high school, transfer, traditional, non-traditional and international students as well as parents, secondary schools and community colleges personnel in order to bring them into the process of working with prospective students, applicants and newly matriculating students.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill

A Bachelor's degree, outstanding public speaking, oral and written skills, excellent computer skills, outstanding customer service skills and a valid driver's license are required.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill

Previous experience in admissions and/or K-12 education is preferred. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience working with students in the K-12, community college, or university setting are strongly preferred. May also consider applicants with experience working in a higher education setting. Familiarity with the UNC System and/or UNC Asheville alumnus would be ideal.

Categories

Admissions

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number

8861

Quick Link for Positing

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