Graduate Admissions Specialist

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range: $43,940 – $48,823The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param
Vacancy Number: S02916
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Graduate School - 31000
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Graduate School is responsible for all administrative aspects of the university's graduate programs. The chief officer is the Dean of the Graduate School. Primary functions of the Graduate School include monitoring and periodically reviewing all existing programs to ensure that their standards and performance are of the highest quality, identifying and developing new programs that are consistent with regional and national needs, providing logistical support necessary to facilitate the student's graduate experience, supporting the research and creative activities of faculty and students through workshops, innovative programs, and funding opportunities, and promoting communication and cooperation among various academic units within UNCW and the university system. The graduate school admissions team provides comprehensive applicant services.

College: College

College/School Information:


University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Graduate Admissions Specialist provides comprehensive support for the graduate admissions process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to prospective students. This role manages application workflows and maintains data integrity across multiple systems. The position often serves as the first point of contact for applicants and plays a critical role in representing UNCW's Graduate School.
Duties include:Comprehensive Application Management Support:

• Monitor applications and material throughout the admissions cycle to ensure timely progression and resolution of issues.

Graduate Admissions Specialist

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range: $43,940 – $48,823The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary param
Vacancy Number: S02916
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Graduate School - 31000
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Graduate School is responsible for all administrative aspects of the university's graduate programs. The chief officer is the Dean of the Graduate School. Primary functions of the Graduate School include monitoring and periodically reviewing all existing programs to ensure that their standards and performance are of the highest quality, identifying and developing new programs that are consistent with regional and national needs, providing logistical support necessary to facilitate the student's graduate experience, supporting the research and creative activities of faculty and students through workshops, innovative programs, and funding opportunities, and promoting communication and cooperation among various academic units within UNCW and the university system. The graduate school admissions team provides comprehensive applicant services.

College: College

College/School Information:


University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Graduate Admissions Specialist provides comprehensive support for the graduate admissions process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to prospective students. This role manages application workflows and maintains data integrity across multiple systems. The position often serves as the first point of contact for applicants and plays a critical role in representing UNCW's Graduate School.
Duties include:Comprehensive Application Management Support:

• Monitor applications and material throughout the admissions cycle to ensure timely progression and resolution of issues.