Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admissions

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke University seeks an Admissions Officer to engage with prospective students and guide them through the admissions process. You will represent Duke to students, families, alumni, and counselors while evaluating applications and planning recruitment events.

Based on experience, you may join as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director. The role requires weekend work, extended hours during peak seasons, and 2–4 weeks of travel

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of admissions, college counseling, or education experience.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Duke to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors.
• Evaluate applications and plan recruitment events.
• Plan on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Conduct information sessions for large and small groups.
• Collaborate with student volunteers and campus partners.

Skills

Excellent writing

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Duke graduate preferred

Job description

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Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admissions

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274051

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke University is looking for an Admissions Officer to join our team of admissions professionals. Depending on your experience, you may be hired as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director. In this role, you will help shape the future of Duke by engaging with prospective students and guiding them through the admissions process.

You will represent Duke to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors, evaluate applications, and plan recruitment events. If you enjoy working independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities, and using data to inform decisions, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Valid driver’s license (must be presented during hiring process).

Preferred Qualifications

• Duke graduate preferred.
• 1–3 years of prior admissions, college counseling, or education experience.
• Ability to articulate the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts and science and engineering education.

Other Requirements

• Position requires weekends and extended hours during peak seasons (fall and January–April).
• Travel 2–4 weeks annually.
• Strict confidentiality and good judgment required.

Be Bold.

• Represent Duke University at high schools, college fairs, and events.
• Evaluate applications and participate in the selection process.
• Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Conduct information sessions for large and small groups.
• Collaborate with student volunteers and campus partners.

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you’ll join a world-class institution committed to inclusion, discovery, and excellence. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions plays a vital role in shaping the student body and advancing Duke’s mission. You’ll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Code: 00001833 ADMISSIONS OFFICER, UG ADMISSIONS

Job Level: 70

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $45,661.00 to USD $90,515.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.