Associate Director, Transfer Admissions & Partnerships

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Associate Director of Transfer in Undergraduate Admissions to lead transfer recruitment, evaluate credentials and oversee Wolfpack Connect. The role involves developing partnerships with community colleges, traveling across North Carolina and guiding students and families through admission decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3+ years in admissions, strong leadership, analytical and counseling skills, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One to three or more years experience in university admissions or related area.
• Ability to build strong relationships with campus partners, stakeholders, students and team members to advance shared recruitment goals.
• Leadership experience in recruitment and admissions, with the ability to apply best practices, analyze trends and align strategies with enrollment goals.
• Strong analytical, counseling and decision-making skills, with the judgment and discretion to interpret academic and administrative policies and make accurate, consistent admissions decisions.

Responsibilities

• Represent NC State to prospective students, families and key stakeholders through campus visits, college fairs, community college visits and virtual and in-person events and workshops.
• Counsel prospective students and families on NC State programs, admissions standards, policies and procedures.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Review transfer and first-year applicant credentials and make appropriate admissions decisions in accordance with University standards and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership for transfer recruitment, admissions and enrollment initiatives across on-campus, off-campus and virtual environments.
• Build and strengthen transfer student pipelines through targeted recruitment strategies, partnerships, and engagement with colleges, departments, University committees and other stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and refine transfer recruitment strategies aligned with University goals, using data and best practices to evaluate progress and inform decisions.
• Create and share recruitment and enrollment reports, goals and insights to assess outcomes and guide future strategies.
• Collaborate with admissions staff and campus partners to share transfer recruitment and admissions best practices and provide training on transfer application review.
• Supervise one to two direct reports and contribute to staff development, performance management, training and leadership team initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Counseling

Decision-making

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NC State University seeks an Associate Director of Transfer in Undergraduate Admissions to lead transfer recruitment, evaluate credentials and oversee Wolfpack Connect. The role involves developing partnerships with community colleges, traveling across North Carolina and guiding students and families through admission decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3+ years in admissions, strong leadership, analytical and counseling skills, and a willingness to travel.