Assistant Director - Regional Recruiter (Raleigh/Wake County)

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites an Assistant Director - Regional Recruiter to advance recruitment in Raleigh/Wake County, focusing on high school and community college transfers. The role builds relationships, evaluates credentials and influences admissions decisions to support UNCG’s enrollment goals.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree, 2–3 years in college admissions recruitment, and experience with Admissions systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant college admissions recruitment experience preferred.
• Experience working with community college students is a plus.
• Strong written and presentation skills; excellent follow-through.

Responsabilités

• Recruit prospects, applicants and admitted students through events and outreach.
• Visit high schools and community colleges to build relationships.
• Attend college job fairs and sponsor recruitment events.
• Travel within Wake County and surrounding areas.
• Communicate with students via email, letters and calls.
• Assist in planning targeted recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment.

Connaissances

Written communication

Presentation skills

Independent decision making

Formation

Master’s degree

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Outils

AdmissionPros

Slate

Banner

Description du poste

Position Number:

013372

Functional Title:

Assistant Director - Regional Recruiter (Raleigh/Wake County)

Position Type:

Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first‑generation and lower‑income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for identifying, cultivating and recruiting potential applicants for admission as traditional first‑time freshmen, transfers, and nontraditional adults; collecting and evaluating credentials; making decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission to UNCG; and positively affecting admitted students decisions to matriculate to UNCG. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions serves as a major public relations arm of the institution and helps to shape a positive image of the University through its interaction with parents, prospective students, high school and college counselors, alumni and other external agencies. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions communicates to the public the academic, programmatic and developmental offerings that UNCG provides for its students. Through its activities, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the University’s enrollment goals as they pertain to new traditional and nontraditional undergraduates.

Position Summary:

Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The Assistant Director will focus on both high school student recruitment as well as community college transfer recruitment. This position will recruit and cultivate prospects, applicants, and admitted students through direct participation in a variety of activities designed to educate and inspire prospective students, parents, and counselors. The position will also evaluate credentials and make independent decisions regarding admission to UNCG. The position will build relationships in high school and community college spaces designed to enhance UNCG’s brand awareness and reputation. Finally, the position will positively affect admitted students’ decisions to matriculate to UNCG.

Minimum Qualifications:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant undergraduate degree and relevant experience in substitution.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required. Vehicle will be provided for all required travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in college admissions recruitment.
• Previous experience working with community college students.
• Preferred experience in AdmissionPros, Slate, Banner, or other comparable system software.
• Strong written and presentation skills, impeccable follow‑through, working well independently while also working amicably with team members.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to make independent decisions when interpreting policy and to make research‑based decisions regarding the potential for success of specific recruitment initiative.
• Ability to travel to UNC‑Greensboro occasionally for training, events, etc.

Recruitment Range:

$47,707 - $54,000

Org #-Department:

Undergraduate Admissions - 10202

Job Open Date:

07/07/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

40%

Key Responsibility:

First Year Recruitment & Travel

Essential Tasks:

• Recruiting and cultivating prospects, applicants, and admitted students through direct participation in a variety of activities.
• Visiting Individual high school and community colleges.
• Attending college job fairs.
• Sponsoring special recruitment events and open house programs.
• Sending email, writing letters, and placing calls to students.
• Executing and managing a geographic territory.
• Traveling extensively 7-9 weeks during the fall, and 5-6 weeks during the spring.
• Provide support to the Assistant Directors in planning and executing targeted recruitment initiatives to increase UNCG’s enrollment.
• Speaking publicly to audiences up to 2,500 people.
• May be assigned project management duties by the Senior Assistant Director, Senior Associate Director, or Director of Admissions.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Key Responsibility:

Transfer Recruitment & Travel

Essential Tasks:

• Community College Transfer Recruitment in Wake County and surrounding areas.
• Recruit and cultivate prospects, applicants, and admitted students through a variety of activities that include community college office hours and visits.
• Build relationships with community college counselors through office hours.
• Evaluate transfer‑student and non‑traditional adult student credentials and make independent decisions regarding admission to UNCG.
• Build relationships in community college spaces to enhance UNCG brand awareness and reputation.

Percentage Of Time:

20%

Key Responsibility:

File Review/Admissions Decisions

Essential Tasks:

• Articulate admissions procedures and requirements to prospective students, parents and counselors.
• Evaluate credentials and make independent decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission.
• Positively affect admitted students’ decisions to matriculate to UNCG.

Percentage Of Time:

10%

Key Responsibility:

Event Planning

Essential Tasks:

• Co-plan and execute a joint event with surrounding colleges to target counselor relationships in the area.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - C, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Bending

Work Environment:

Inside - F, Outside - O, Overtime - O, Driving - Car/Truck