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Admissions Counselor

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$39,058 - $49,275
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 03, 2025
Admissions Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
  • These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 001096
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN07
Classification Title Student Services Specialist - Journey
Working Title Admissions Counselor
Salary Range $39,058 - $49,275
Anticipate Hiring Range $39,058 - $48,823
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Enrollment Management (Adm)
Work Unit Undergraduate Admissions
Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday with evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Extensive travel.
Primary Purpose of Position
Recruit, counsel and advise prospective first-year and transfer students for UNC Charlotte. Assist with recruitment events, review applications for admission and render admissions decisions.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

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

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or office management experience in the student services or related field; or equivalent.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Job Duties

  • Counsel and advise prospective first-year and transfer students on admissions requirements, policies, and procedures on location or virtually, via phone and email.
  • Render admissions decisions on applications, applying appropriate criteria, and using discernment and good judgment.
  • Ability to plan recruitment events and conduct information sessions for prospective students.
  • Travel extensively in North Carolina, occasionally out of state.
  • Manage recruitment territory by conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, interacting with diverse student and family populations and develop relationships with high school counselors.
  • Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Other Work Responsibilities
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred and a minimum of one year of related experience working in an admission or advising role from a non-profit, higher-education institution.
  • Preference is given to candidates who are recent UNC Charlotte graduates.
  • Special consideration will be given to those with experience working with and/or recruiting students to UNC Charlotte.
  • Experience making independent decisions with discernment and good judgment.
  • Experience in Slate and Google Workspace.
  • Experience with presenting groups both in person and in a virtual format.
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional verbal/nonverbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently to accomplish essential job duties.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications

  • Valid Driver's License
Work Location Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center
Posting date 03/03/2025
Closing date 03/17/2025
Proposed Hire Date 03/31/2025
Contact Information lauren.wilson@charlotte.edu
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.


Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
  • These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Are you able and willing to travel extensively in a designated NC region?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Limited Travel


  4. *
    Do you have experience presenting to large groups?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    Do you have experience working in an admissions office in a recruitment-centered role at a non-profit, higher-education institution? If so, briefly explain your experience and role.

    (Open Ended Question)


  6. *
    Do you have a valid driver's license?

    • No
    • Yes




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References


Optional Documents

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