First Year Admissions Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 43,940 - 48,823; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a First Year Admissions Coordinator to recruit students, manage a geographic region, and travel for on- and off-campus events. The role involves evaluating applications, coordinating with families and counselors, and representing the university at fairs and in the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong PR and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team while adhering to UNC System

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid NC driver's license and ability to travel.
• Excellent public relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting highly qualified high school students.
• Daily management of a geographic region.
• Participation in on- and off-campus recruitment events.
• Extensive travel in the assigned region to attract students.
• Evaluating admissions applications.
• Meet and communicate with students, parents, counselors, alumni and staff.
• Represent UNCW in college fairs and community settings.
• Apply UNC System, UNCW and Office of Admissions policies.

Skills

Public relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Judgment & discretion

Application processing

Travel

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Year Admissions Coordinator

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $43,940 - $48,823

Vacancy Number: S02882

Competency Level: Journey

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

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

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: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The First-Year Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:

• Recruiting highly qualified high school students
• Daily management of a geographic region
• Participating in on and off-campus recruitment events
• Traveling extensively in the assigned region in order to attract qualified students
• Evaluating applications for admissions
• Meeting and communicating effectively with students, parents, high school counselors, alumni & student volunteers and faculty
• Representing UNCW in college fairs and in the community
• Applying related policies and regulations of the UNC System, UNCW, and the Office of Admissions

Some weekend and evening travel required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Excellent public relations skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Know how to exercise judgment and discretion in working with a wide range of internal and external constituencies
• Ability to process applications promptly
• Ability to travel in and out-of-state
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve common goals

Required Certifications or Licensures: Valid NC driver's license

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Work Days: Monday - Friday, occasional weekend and nights

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Position: Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:

Position Number: S02882

Job Posting Date: 07/29/2026

Posting Close Date: 08/23/2026

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants: PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM(Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.