Senior Admissions Counselor, Raleigh Regional Representative

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: $47,000 - $54,000The 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: S02898
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Other
Home Department: Admissions - 30110
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Office of Admissions' primary goal is to recruit, admit, and enroll students who will thrive within our collegiate community. This unit oversees the entire process, from recruitment to enrollment.

Regular interaction and contact with the public, including professionals in all disciplines of the university, is involved. These interactions require an accurate knowledge of relaying Admissions policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Admissions. Our office is actively engaged in diverse activities aimed at promoting and facilitating the wide array of programs, activities, and opportunities available at UNCW. Through these efforts, we seek to effectively communicate the university's offerings to prospective students and the broader community.

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: Other

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Senior Admissions Counselor is a vital member of the Admissions team and diligently works to recruit and enroll students from Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding area who will perform successfully in the UNCW collegiate community.

This position has daily, continual contact with internal and external constituents. This position must be knowledgeable of all Admissions policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Admissions, and be able to articulate that knowledge to students, parents, high school counselors, faculty, and others who have inquiries about Admissions. The position is highly involved in a wide range of admissions activities/events/programs for prospective students from Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding area designed to publicize and describe the opportunities available to students who attend UNCW. The position requires extensive travel in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding areas to attract qualified candidates and meet established goals to increase enrollment at UNCW.

The Senior Admissions Counselor must have a strong ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and operate with a sense of urgency and attention to goal attainment when managing the day-to-day Admissions activities and priorities of the position.

The main job functions include the following:

• Evaluates First-Year applications for admission.
• Meets and communicates effectively with students, parents, high school counselors, alumni & student volunteers and faculty.

Senior Admissions Counselor, Raleigh Regional Representative

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: $47,000 - $54,000The 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: S02898
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Other
Home Department: Admissions - 30110
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Office of Admissions' primary goal is to recruit, admit, and enroll students who will thrive within our collegiate community. This unit oversees the entire process, from recruitment to enrollment.

Regular interaction and contact with the public, including professionals in all disciplines of the university, is involved. These interactions require an accurate knowledge of relaying Admissions policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Admissions. Our office is actively engaged in diverse activities aimed at promoting and facilitating the wide array of programs, activities, and opportunities available at UNCW. Through these efforts, we seek to effectively communicate the university's offerings to prospective students and the broader community.

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: Other

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Senior Admissions Counselor is a vital member of the Admissions team and diligently works to recruit and enroll students from Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding area who will perform successfully in the UNCW collegiate community.

This position has daily, continual contact with internal and external constituents. This position must be knowledgeable of all Admissions policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Admissions, and be able to articulate that knowledge to students, parents, high school counselors, faculty, and others who have inquiries about Admissions. The position is highly involved in a wide range of admissions activities/events/programs for prospective students from Raleigh, NC, and the surrounding area designed to publicize and describe the opportunities available to students who attend UNCW. The position requires extensive travel in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding areas to attract qualified candidates and meet established goals to increase enrollment at UNCW.

The Senior Admissions Counselor must have a strong ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and operate with a sense of urgency and attention to goal attainment when managing the day-to-day Admissions activities and priorities of the position.

The main job functions include the following:

• Evaluates First-Year applications for admission.
• Meets and communicates effectively with students, parents, high school counselors, alumni & student volunteers and faculty.