Admissions Counselor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
998191
Functional Title:Admissions Counselor
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:The primary purpose of this position is to function as an Admissions Counselor for for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position will recruit and cultivate prospects, applicants, and admitted students through direct participation in a variety of activities, articulate admissions procedures and requirements to prospective students, parents and counselors, evaluate credentials and make independent decisions regarding individuals’ candidacies for admission to UNCG, and positively affect admitted students’ decisions to matriculate to UNCG.
Minimum Qualifications:- A relevant Bachelor’s degree, ability to work independently with little to no supervision, strong interpersonal skills, a valid driver’s license, ability to make research based decisions regarding the potential for success of specific recruitment initiatives.
- One year experience in admissions.
- Bilingual.
$41,970 - $43,888
Org #-Department:Undergraduate Admissions - 10202
Job Open Date:06/26/2026
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:Recruitment
Essential Tasks:- Recruiting and cultivating prospects, applicants, and admitted students, including first generation and rural areas in NC, through direct participation in a variety of activities.
- Visit high school and community organizations to recruit prospective students.
- Attend college fairs.
- Sponsoring recruitment events and Undergraduate Admissions programs.
- Sending email, writing letters, and placing calls to students.
Percentage Of Time:
25%
Key Responsibility:Counseling
Essential Tasks:- Support Latinx students and their families throughout the application enrollment process.
- Represents the University in the community.
- Providing admitted students information on completing the enrollment process and serve as a referral to assist students on and off campus as needed.
- Counseling students on how to improve their academic record and increase chance of admission.
25%
Key Responsibility: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.
10%
Key Responsibility:Other duties as assigned
Essential Tasks:- Other duties as assigned.
Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F
Work Environment:Inside - F, Outside - O
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States
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