Graduate Admissions Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Graduate Admissions Specialist within the Graduate School. This staff position is responsible for managing the graduate program application process—compiling, organizing, monitoring, auditing, and communicating for a designated group of programs, ensuring accuracy and timely action across all steps.

The role supports retention efforts by identifying potential students needing additional assistance and directing them to the appropriate staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the graduate program application process for a designated group of programs, compiling, organizing, monitoring, auditing, and communicating for applicants.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Information

Position Number: 999811

Functional Title: Graduate Admissions Specialist

Position Type: Staff

Position Eclass: EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent

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 Graduate School performs all administrative functions related to graduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Almost 25% of all students at UNCG are graduate students, and 23% of all degrees earned have been at the graduate level. The Graduate School is responsible for creating and maintaining the official graduate student database within the Universitiy's Banner Student Information System for access by all other concerned units on campus. All admissions, activities and issues related to enrolled students, clearance for graduation, assistanships, fellowships, scholarships, health insurance, and awards are administered by the Graduate School.

Position Summary

*Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

This position is located within the graduate admissions unit. It is responsible for managing the application process (compiling, organizing, monitoring, auditing, communicating, etc.) for a designated group of graduate programs. This position also assists in retention efforts of the Graduate School by identifying potential students needing additional assistance and directing them to the appropriate staff or office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Recruitment Range

$47,972

Organization

Graduate School - 11401

Job Dates

Open Date: 08/25/2026

For Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Work Details

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Non-Exempt