Undergraduate Admissions Officer — On-Site

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Officer to engage prospective students and families, guide them through the admissions process, and represent Duke at high schools, college fairs, and events. Depending on experience, you may join as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director.

Key duties include evaluating applications, planning recruitment events, and presenting information sessions.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Valid driver’s license (must be presented during hiring process).
• Duke graduate preferred.
• 1–3 years of prior admissions, college counseling, or education experience.
• Ability to articulate the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts and science and engineering education.

Responsibilities

• Represent Duke to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors, evaluate applications, and plan recruitment events.
• Potentially hired as Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director based on experience.
• Engage with prospective students and guide them through the admissions process.
• Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment events; conduct information sessions.
• Collaborate with student volunteers and campus partners.
• Travel 2–4 weeks annually; weekends and extended hours during peak seasons.

Skills

Writing

Public speaking

Interpersonal

Organization

Presentation

Time management

Education

Duke graduate preferred

Job description

Duke University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Officer to engage prospective students and families, guide them through the admissions process, and represent Duke at high schools, college fairs, and events. Depending on experience, you may join as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director.

Key duties include evaluating applications, planning recruitment events, and presenting information sessions.