Assistant Director-Admissions Communications

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Assistant Director-Admissions Communications to lead strategy for admissions messaging and coordinate across campus partners. The role directs communications across print, digital media, and collateral, aligning with the university’s enrollment goals and brand standards.

The position emphasizes planning, public relations integration, and partnerships to promote undergraduate enrollment and maintain a consistent institutional image.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three years or more experience with print media, digital marketing, social media, publications, radio or TV.
• Background in writing and editing; strong computer skills.
• Experience with a CRM, specifically Slate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief strategist for admissions communications and plan execution.
• Coordinate across campus partners to implement marketing and public relations efforts.
• Communicate the university’s admissions direction via print, digital and collateral media.
• Maintain brand continuity and collaborate on strategic communications and partnerships.

Skills

Writing & editing

Digital marketing

Social media management

CRM: Slate

Print media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director-Admissions Communications

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director-Admissions Communications will serve as the chief strategist for admissions communications efforts, developing and executing the admissions communications plan to include a unique set of campus partners. Responsibilities include communicating via print media, social media, video, television, and printed collateral the strategic direction and initiatives of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions; participating in planning, coordination, and management of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions integrated marketing, public relations, and strategic communications plan; working with both external and internal constituencies to promote the enrollment goals of the university; creating and communicating the organization’s message; ensuring overall continuity of institutional brand consistency and image; and supporting staff in developing and maintaining strategic communications and partnerships.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

One of 16 constituent universities in the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina A&T is a land‑grant doctoral research institution. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions identifies, attracts, and enrolls first‑year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Three years or more experience working with print media, digital marketing, social media, publications, radio, and/or television.
• Background in writing, editing, and computer skills.
• Experience working with a CRM, specifically Slate.

Benefits

Benefits for NC A&T permanent employees include accrued vacation and sick leave, community service leave, health benefits (Aetna), vision and dental coverage (NCFlex), paid holidays, retirement system (TSERS), optional supplemental plans (401k, 403b, 457b, 457), employee assistance program (EAP), campus recreation and bookstore discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.