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Admissions Communications Specialist

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194308SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Admissions Communications Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range

$47,000 - $49,500

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some weekends on occasion required (for travel and special events)

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Admissions

About the Department

The primary function of the Undergraduate Admissions office is to identify, attract, and enroll first year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential. The department’s efforts are commensurate with NC State University’s annual and long-term enrollment goals for the University.

Essential Job Duties

The primary purpose of the admissions communications specialist position is to support communication efforts that provide prospective students, families and stakeholders with information about admission policies and procedures. They will field and respond to inquiries to the office through email, phone calls, social media platforms and in in-person settings. They are responsible for maintaining the admissions chatbot and texting platform, and identifying opportunities to improve the resource for users. 

The admissions communications specialist will also update and maintain recruitment resources, such as admissions presentations and internal training documentation. They will travel to represent the office at local recruitment events. They will also review applications, assessing applicants’ academic credentials for admissibility to the university. They will collaborate with both the recruitment and communications teams to ensure cohesion of efforts and support larger enrollment goals.

Other Responsibilities

  • Travel to represent NC State to prospective students, families and stakeholders.
  • Review academic credentials of applicants to make appropriate admissions decisions.
  • Present information sessions on campus for prospective students and their families.

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with knowledge of appropriate communication best practices and standards.
  • Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences at various stages in the recruitment, admission and enrollment cycle.
  • Ability to create, edit and maintain content in a variety of formats.
  • Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to understand and follow trends as it relates to our target audience (prospective and admitted first year and transfer students and their families).
  • Must demonstrate a desire to enhance the communication efforts to meet recruitment and enrollment outcomes.
  • Must be reliable, flexible, self-motivated and demonstrate strong professionalism.
  • Collaborative approach to work; this person will work on multiple projects with staff across the office to maintain and enhance recruitment and communication efforts.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member.
  • Work requires in-depth analysis and counseling skills along with independent judgment and discretion to render appropriate admissions decisions.
  • Flexibility to travel.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with content management systems.
  • Experience in a University work setting.

Required License or Certification

  • NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

10/25/2024

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

11/01/2024

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.

Special Instructions

Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. 

Position Number

00041288

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Public Communication Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

$ 35,880 - $ 96,560

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN06

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Time Limited Position

No

Department Id

320101 - Admissions

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University 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.

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